Editing News-August-02-2026 (section)

== EU AI Act enforcement phase begins ==
From August 2, the European Commission's AI Office and authorities designated by EU member states became responsible for implementing and enforcing the AI Act.<ref name="ec-aug2" /><ref name="ec-framework" /> The Act entered into force on August 1, 2024 and became generally applicable on August 2, 2026, subject to phased exceptions and transition periods.<ref name="ec-framework" />

The August 2026 phase followed earlier application dates for prohibited practices and AI-literacy duties in February 2025 and for governance rules and general-purpose-AI obligations in August 2025.<ref name="ec-framework" /> Separate transition periods continue to apply to specified high-risk systems.<ref name="ec-framework" />

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