# Plain Language Summary: AI Disclosure Act of 2023

This bill requires companies that create artificial intelligence systems to put a clear warning label on anything their AI generates. Whenever an AI creates text, images, code, or any other content, it must include a disclaimer stating "Disclaimer: this output has been generated by artificial intelligence." The goal is straightforward: make sure people know when they're looking at something made by a machine rather than a human.

The practical impact is that you'd see these disclaimers pop up whenever you use AI tools like ChatGPT, image generators, or similar services. If you're reading an article, looking at a picture, or reading advice online, the AI would have to tell you upfront that it created that content. This matters because it helps you understand whether what you're reading came from human judgment and experience or from an algorithm trained on existing data.

The bill gives the Federal Trade Commission (the government agency that protects consumers from deceptive practices) the power to enforce this rule. If a company fails to include the disclaimer, the FTC can treat it as a deceptive business practice and take action—similar to how they handle false advertising or other consumer fraud. Companies that violate this could face penalties and legal consequences.

Essentially, this is about transparency and honesty in the marketplace. It prevents AI companies from hiding the fact that their output is machine-generated, which could otherwise mislead people into thinking they're getting human-created content or expertise when they're actually getting algorithmic output.