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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act enters its final enforcement phase on August 2, 2026, marking the deadline for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) model providers to comply with obligations under Regulation 2024/1689. The enforcement timeline, which began when the Act entered into force on August 1, 2024, now reaches its critical phase as the European Commission's formal enforcement powers activate. Companies placing GPAI models on the market after August 2, 2025 must ensure compliance by this date, with fines for non-compliance becoming enforceable. The regulation represents the first comprehensive AI regulatory framework by a major economy, and organizations serving European customers must adhere to these requirements regardless of where their servers are located. European Commission Digital Strategy reported the core details. TechRepublic noted additional context. AktAI added corroborating details.