What changes on 2 August 2026 under the EU AI Act?

Transparency obligations (Article 50) and general-purpose AI (GPAI) provider obligations become enforceable. High-risk Annex III obligations were deferred to December 2027 by the Digital Omnibus.

Who has to comply with the EU AI Act transparency rules?

Any provider or deployer of AI systems that interact with people, generate synthetic media, or are general-purpose AI models placed on the EU market - regardless of where the provider is based.

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

Up to EUR 35 million or 7% of global annual turnover for prohibited practices, and up to EUR 15 million or 3% for other obligations.

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EU AI Act: are you ready for 2 August 2026?

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