Kazakhstan to fine citizens for failing to label AI content

A new law on AI will come into force in Kazakhstan on Jan. 16 / Photo: Shutterstock, photo editor: Dastan Shanay

A new law on artificial intelligence will come into force in Kazakhstan on Jan. 16. One of its key provisions requires the mandatory labeling of AI-generated content, with significant fines imposed for non-compliance.

Under the law, AI-generated content must be clearly labeled in a machine-readable format, allowing it to be automatically recognized by software and digital systems. Failure to meet this requirement will result in administrative penalties.

Individuals who fail to label AI content face fines of approximately $127, while small businesses and non-profit organizations may be fined around $170.

Repeat violations may lead to stricter measures, particularly for large companies. In such cases, authorities may temporarily suspend or completely ban the operation of the AI system involved.

The law also addresses copyright issues related to artificial intelligence. Works created with the use of AI will be eligible for copyright protection only if a human has made a creative contribution to their creation. At the same time, text prompts may be recognized as copyrighted works if they qualify as the result of intellectual activity.