Enforcement of the AI Act Starts Today

The EU AI Act’s enforcement begins today, August 2, with potential fines for non-compliance affecting companies both inside and outside the EU. The AI Office will oversee general-purpose AI models, while national authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor will handle other AI systems. Some enforcement deadlines have been postponed, with certain rules for high-risk AI systems now due in 2026, 2027, and 2028.

• Enforcement of the EU AI Act begins today, August 2, with potential fines for non-compliance.
• The AI Office will enforce rules for general-purpose AI models and systemic risk models.
• National competent authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor will enforce rules for other AI systems.
• A Complaint Tool and Whistleblower Tool are available for reporting infringements.
• The Digital Omnibus on AI delayed some compliance deadlines: watermarking until December 2, 2026; Annex III high-risk AI systems until December 2, 2027; and Annex I high-risk AI systems until August 2, 2028.
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