A Regulatory Placebo? The Systemic Failure of Mandatory GenAI Labeling

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arXiv:2608.16470v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We examine the worldwide trend of mandatory labeling of generative artificial intelligence(GenAI) as a reactive, symbolic form of legislation triggered by technological panic and institutional responses. From a technical perspective, this study demonstrates that current mandatory labeling not only creates implementation dilemmas but also risks hindering the evolutionary trajectory of AI technology. We then systematically analyze the three dominan