Pattern comparison

Compare disclosure patterns side by side

Pick 2–4 patterns to compare across strength, friction, placement, legal references and more.

Selected (3/4):

First Interaction AI NoticeContextual AI TooltipAI Use Transparency Footer Link

Dimension	First Interaction AI Notice Entry-Point Notices	Contextual AI Tooltip Inline & Contextual Notices	AI Use Transparency Footer Link Persistent Labels
Strength	Strong	Subtle	Subtle
Friction	low	low	low
Status	Production ready	Production ready	Production ready
Timing	First time a user opens the AI conversation surface	When you need lightweight clarification on hover/focus	Always, as a baseline
Placement	Top of chat surfaceWelcome message	Adjacent to controlInfo icon	FooterHelp menu
Best for	Chatbots, Voice assistants, Support agents	Inline AI controls, Smart-fill fields	Any product using AI
Not suitable for	Passive background AI features	First-time disclosure of a whole AI system	Standalone disclosure for high-risk features
Legal references	Article 50(1)Article 50(5)	Article 50(1)Article 50(5)	Article 50(5)Code of Practice
Pros	Show the notice before the first user message Use plain language Keep it visible without blocking input	Trigger on hover AND keyboard focus Keep under 140 chars	Link to a plain-language AI policy page
Cons	Hide it behind a tooltip only Use vague words like 'smart' or 'automated'	Rely on hover only Bury critical info in tooltips	Use only 'Legal' as label
Implementation effort	Medium	Medium	Medium
Accessibility considerations	Announce via aria-live=polite when the chat opens Ensure notice is reachable via keyboard focus order	Accessible via keyboard focus Do not rely on hover-only affordance	Descriptive link text

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