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The EU AI Act enters its next enforcement phase on August 2, 2026, when obligations for General Purpose AI (GPAI) model providers become enforceable. Under Article 101 of the AI Act, GPAI providers face fines up to €15 million or 3% of global annual turnover for non-compliance. Broader AI Act breaches under Article 99 allow penalties up to €35 million or 7% of global revenue. This deadline implements the enforcement powers outlined in Regulation 2024/1689, which established the European AI Office's authority to supervise GPAI model providers. The compliance timeline has been notably shaped by ongoing discussions around the Digital Omnibus reform, which may reshape certain high-risk obligations before the August 2026 deadline takes effect. DLAPiper reported the core details. Medialaws.eu noted additional context. Axis Intelligence added corroborating details.