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The EU AI Act enters full enforcement phase for general-purpose AI (GPAI) model providers on August 2, 2026. While GPAI obligations technically took effect on August 2, 2025 with a one-year grace period, the European AI Office will gain full enforcement powers on August 2, 2026, enabling it to issue binding information requests and impose penalties for non-compliance. Providers of GPAI models must comply with requirements including technical documentation, transparency obligations, and reporting duties. The AI Office will adopt a collaborative and risk-based enforcement model, with providers of systemic-risk GPAI models expected to proactively engage with authorities. TechRepublic reported the core details. Reg Intel noted additional context. Dataconomy added corroborating details.