Free EU AI Act checker
Is the AI on your website clearly labelled?
From August 2026, the EU AI Act says visitors must be told when they're talking to an AI or looking at realistic AI-made images. We check your live website for both. Breaking these rules can lead to fines of up to €15 million or 3% of worldwide annual turnover.
What we test
AI chatbots say they're AI
We spot chat widgets that are provably AI-powered and check they tell visitors they're talking to a machine.
EU AI Act Art. 50(1)
Realistic AI images are labelled
We read the hidden file data in your images for proof they were AI-made, then check realistic ones carry a label.
EU AI Act Art. 50(4)
Cartoons and stylised art are left alone
Obviously artistic or illustrated images don't need a label, so we don't flag them.
EU AI Act Art. 50(4)
No proof, no flag
If we can't prove a chat or image is AI, we don't guess. It's marked as not tested.
Evidence-only findings
What your free report shows
Free
- Your Risk Score and risk band
- Whether an AI chatbot or AI images were found
- Pass or fail on each AI labelling test
- Full detail and fix for 1 lower-risk issue
Paid plans
- Which images and chat tool were flagged, and why
- Full detail on serious issues
- Suggested label wording to add
- Screenshot evidence and PDF export
A live website check, not a questionnaire
| Halvus | Typical free checker | |
|---|---|---|
| Scans your real website | Yes | Usually a self-assessment form |
| Detects AI chatbots | Yes | No |
| Reads AI proof inside image files | Yes | No |
| Cookies, consumer law, accessibility too | Yes | No |
Questions
What does Article 50 of the EU AI Act require from websites?
People must be told when they are interacting with an AI system, such as a chatbot, and realistic AI-generated or manipulated images, video or audio must be disclosed as artificial.
When do the Article 50 rules apply?
The transparency obligations in Article 50 apply from 2 August 2026.
Which websites must follow Article 50?
Any website used by people in the EU that runs a customer-facing AI chatbot or shows realistic AI-generated images, video or audio. It applies wherever the business is based.
What are the penalties for breaking Article 50?
Fines of up to €15 million or 3% of worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher (EU AI Act Article 99(4)).
Do cartoon or illustrated AI images need a label?
Generally no. The disclosure duty targets content that realistically resembles real people, objects, places or events. Obviously stylised or artistic work isn't flagged by our checker.
How do you know an image is AI-generated?
Only from proof inside the file, such as Content Credentials (C2PA), IPTC digital source type, or generator metadata. If an image has no such proof, we don't flag it.
Does this apply to UK businesses?
Yes, if your website serves people in the EU. The EU AI Act applies to AI systems used in the EU, wherever the business is based.
Is this legal advice?
No. Halvus reports risks it finds with evidence. It is not legal advice and never certifies a website as compliant.
Halvus reports risks found, not legal advice.