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Sharing and Publication Policy Incorporation

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What it is

If you share AI-generated content from OpenAI publicly, you must follow a separate Sharing and Publication Policy and are responsible for ensuring the content is accurate and not misleading.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

When you publish content created with ChatGPT, you take on legal responsibility for ensuring it is accurate, non-deceptive, and lawful. This means the risk of AI-generated misinformation, defamation, or copyright infringement in published outputs falls primarily on the user, not OpenAI.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Users who publish AI-generated content — in articles, social media posts, marketing materials, or products — bear personal legal responsibility for its accuracy and compliance with law, even though the content was AI-generated.

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When you share or publish outputs from our Services, you must comply with our Sharing and Publication Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. You are responsible for ensuring that outputs you share are accurate, non-deceptive, and compliant with applicable law.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: FTC Act Section 5 and FTC Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255, updated 2023) require disclosure when AI is used to generate consumer-facing testimonials or reviews. EU AI Act Article 52 requires disclosure when AI-generated content could deceive users. GDPR Article 22 applies where AI-generated outputs are used in automated decision-making. Defamation law in all common law jurisdictions applies to published AI-generated false statements of fact. Copyright Act applies where AI outputs incorporate third-party copyrighted material.

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  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over deceptive practices involving AI-generated content under FTC Act Section 5 and the updated Endorsement Guides, including undisclosed AI-generated testimonials and marketing.
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OpenAI Terms of Use
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April 29, 2026
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Accessed: May 2, 2026
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