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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act reaches a critical milestone on August 2, 2026, when the remainder of the Act becomes fully enforceable, bringing General Purpose AI (GPAI) model providers under direct Commission supervision through Regulation 2024/1689. This date marks the transition from voluntary compliance codes to mandatory obligations for GPAI providers who placed models on the market after August 2, 2025. The enforcement framework introduces substantial penalties for non-compliance and establishes the AI Office as the primary regulatory body overseeing GPAI model development across the European Union. EU Artificial Intelligence Act reported the core details. Dataconomy noted additional context. JD Supra added corroborating details.