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The EU AI Act's August 2, 2026 enforcement date under Regulation 2024/1689 activates the main high-risk AI compliance obligations for General Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) model providers. While a one-year grace period means penalties do not apply until August 2, 2026, the European Commission has published guidance and the GPAI Code of Practice to help providers prepare for compliance. Major model providers must now prepare for full enforcement of transparency, systemic risk assessment, and technical documentation requirements. TechRepublic reported the core details. JDSupra noted additional context. StreamLex added corroborating details.