A new New York law kicked in today, June 9. It sounds scarier than it is, but it does affect most of us using AI creatives. Here's the clear version: What changed: If your ad or listing image shows an AI-generated person, like a fake model, fake UGC creator, or AI influencer, you now need a visible "AI-generated" label directly on the creative. Not buried in the caption. On the image itself. What's totally fine, no label needed: - AI backgrounds - AI product shots (no person) - AI-written copy - AI voiceover What needs the label: - AI face or model in an ad - AI "UGC creator" in a video or image - Any synthetic person presented as real Why it applies to you even outside NY: The law is triggered by where the viewer is, not where your business is. NY viewer = you're in scope. Penalties reportedly reach $5,000 per violation on the civil side. (Verify with your lawyer. Not legal advice.) The fix: One line of text on your creative. That's it. Copy-paste this into your next creative brief: DISCLOSURE NOTE FOR AI CREATIVES: If this ad features an AI-generated person (model, UGC creator, influencer), add the text "AI-generated" in a clearly readable font directly on the image or video. Not in the caption only. Minimum readable size, same contrast standard as your other text. Full legal breakdown from Cooley (reputable firm, worth bookmarking): https://www.cooley.com/news/insight/2026/2026-01-29-new-york-enacts-synthetic-performer-disclosure-law-for-advertisements-including-those-using-generative-ai Not legal advice. Talk to your lawyer for your specific situation.