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The August 2, 2026 deadline for General Purpose AI (GPAI) model compliance under the EU AI Act is approaching, with tech firms expressing concern about legal grey areas. Providers placing GPAI models on the market after August 2, 2025 must ensure compliance by this date, as the European Commission's formal enforcement powers begin. Failure to comply may result in fines of EUR 15 million or 3% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher. The European AI Office and member state authorities are responsible for implementation and enforcement, with the AI Board, Scientific Panel and Advisory Forum providing governance oversight. TechRepublic reported the core details. European Commission Digital Strategy noted additional context. EU Artificial Intelligence Act Resource added corroborating details.