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The EU AI Act's enforcement powers for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) model providers will come into force on August 2, 2026, marking the final major compliance deadline under Regulation 2024/1689. While GPAI provider obligations (Chapter V) have been in force since August 2025, the European Commission's formal supervision and enforcement powers activate exactly one year later. Non-compliance penalties can reach €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher. Model providers must publish training data summaries, implement copyright compliance mechanisms, and meet transparency requirements. The deadline affects all companies offering GPAI services in the European market, including non-EU providers. Artificial Intelligence Act EU reported the core details. TechRepublic noted additional context. Next Waves Insight added corroborating details.