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The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) enters its critical enforcement phase on August 2, 2026, when high-risk AI system requirements become mandatory. The regulation, which entered into force on August 1, 2024, with prohibited practices banned since February 2, 2025, now requires providers and deployers of high-risk AI systems to comply with stringent obligations including conformity assessments, transparency requirements, human oversight mechanisms, and documentation. Non-compliance can result in administrative fines up to €35 million or 7% of global annual revenue, whichever is higher. This deadline represents the most significant compliance milestone for general-purpose AI (GPAI) model providers and organizations operating AI systems in the European Union. LegalNodes reported the core details. GDPR Register noted additional context. AI News Desk added corroborating details.