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On August 2, 2026, the European Commission's enforcement powers under Chapter V of the EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) will become fully effective for GPAI model providers. This marks a critical milestone as the Commission gains supervisory authority over foundation model providers including GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini. The enforcement framework introduces substantial penalties for non-compliance—fines can reach €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher. Support instruments for compliance are under preparation and will be published in Q2 2026. The AI Office and Member State authorities are responsible for implementation and supervision. High-risk AI system obligations also take effect on August 2, 2026, requiring conformity assessments and documentation. EU Artificial Intelligence Act reported the core details. European Commission Digital Strategy noted additional context. Legiscope added corroborating details.