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Prohibition on Representing Output as Human-Generated

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What it is

You are not allowed to claim that AI-generated content produced by the Cerebras service was created by a human.

This analysis describes what Cerebras's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision directly addresses AI transparency obligations and, if violated, could expose users to regulatory risk under emerging AI disclosure requirements and FTC guidance on deceptive AI use.

Interpretive note: The term 'represent' is not defined in the document, and whether implicit or contextual misrepresentation (such as publishing without disclosure) is captured is subject to interpretation.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users and businesses who use Cerebras to generate content must not present that content as human-created, which has implications for marketing, journalism, customer service, and any context where human authorship is material.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You shall not (i) represent that Output was human-generated

— Excerpt from Cerebras's Cerebras Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision aligns with FTC guidance on AI-generated content disclosure and the principle that representing AI outputs as human-created may constitute a deceptive practice. The EU AI Act imposes transparency requirements on AI systems that interact with natural persons, requiring disclosure that the interaction is with an AI. This contractual prohibition on misrepresenting outputs as human-generated is consistent with but does not substitute for those regulatory obligations. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The prohibition is clear in direction but the document does not define 'represent' or specify what constitutes adequate disclosure. Implicit misrepresentation (e.g., publishing AI-generated copy without disclosure on a website) may or may not be captured by this clause depending on interpretation. The regulatory risk for violations of this provision lies primarily with the user, not Cerebras, since Cerebras's terms are attempting to shift this obligation downstream. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Mandatory AI disclosure requirements exist or are emerging in the EU (EU AI Act), California (SB 942, the California AI Transparency Act for large AI systems), and various other jurisdictions. Compliance with this contractual provision may be necessary but not sufficient to satisfy applicable legal disclosure obligations, which may impose additional affirmative requirements beyond simply not misrepresenting outputs. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers who use AI-generated content in customer-facing products, advertising, or regulated communications should review this provision alongside applicable disclosure laws. Marketing and legal teams should establish internal guidelines for labeling AI-generated content that comply with both this contractual requirement and applicable regulatory mandates. Failure to comply could trigger both contractual breach and regulatory exposure. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should implement content labeling or disclosure policies for AI-generated material produced via Cerebras. This is particularly relevant for regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, legal) where AI-generated content may be subject to additional disclosure obligations. Legal teams should ensure that downstream customer and content policies reflect this contractual requirement.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    Representing AI-generated content as human-created may constitute a deceptive practice under FTC Act Section 5, which the FTC has addressed in guidance on AI disclosure
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Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Cerebras Terms of Service
Entity
Cerebras
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007496
Document ID
CA-D-00508
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 07:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Cerebras
Document: Cerebras Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-007496
Captured: 2026-04-30 07:04:42 UTC
SHA-256: 7f9a72e8d66eff70…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cerebras/cerebras-terms-of-service/prohibition-on-representing-output-as-human-generated/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cerebras's Prohibition on Representing Output as Human-Generated clause do?

This provision directly addresses AI transparency obligations and, if violated, could expose users to regulatory risk under emerging AI disclosure requirements and FTC guidance on deceptive AI use.

How does this clause affect you?

Users and businesses who use Cerebras to generate content must not present that content as human-created, which has implications for marketing, journalism, customer service, and any context where human authorship is material.

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