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The EU AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models have entered into application across the EU, with the majority of enforcement powers set to take effect on August 2, 2026. Under Regulation 2024/1689, GPAI model providers must comply with transparency requirements including technical documentation, copyright compliance, and summary of training data. However, the European Commission's full enforcement powers—including investigatory powers and ability to impose fines—will only apply from August 2, 2026. This creates a compliance window where providers must prepare for enforcement while the regulatory framework becomes fully operational. Major model providers like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Meta will face significant compliance burdens as the enforcement deadline approaches. European Commission Digital Strategy reported the core details. DLA Piper noted additional context. Legiscope added corroborating details.