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The European Union's AI Act enters a critical enforcement phase on August 2, 2026, when high-risk AI systems requirements become fully enforceable. This includes AI applications in biometrics, employment screening, credit scoring, education, and law enforcement. General-purpose AI (GPAI) model providers will face supervised compliance requirements under Regulation 2024/1689, bringing EU-level enforcement powers to bear on major AI developers. AI 2 Work reported the core details. Tech Research Online noted additional context. Next Waves Insight added corroborating details.