Enforcement of the AI Act Starts Today

Non-compliance may result in fines. Here's what you need to know | Edition #311

Enforcement of the AI Act Starts Today

TL;DR

  • Enforcement of the EU AI Act begins August 2, with potential fines for non-compliance.
  • The AI Office enforces rules for general-purpose AI models and systemic risk models.
  • National authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor share enforcement responsibilities for other AI systems.
  • New tools are available for reporting infringements and whistleblowing.
  • Certain enforcement deadlines have been extended, with some rules for high-risk AI systems now applying in 2026, 2027, and 2028.