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The EU AI Act enters its most operationally demanding phase on August 2, 2026, when high-risk AI system obligations become enforceable. Under Regulation 2024/1689, providers of AI systems embedded in regulated products (financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure) must comply with stringent conformity assessments, data governance requirements, and transparency obligations. This deadline marks the culmination of a phased implementation that began with prohibited practices in February 2025 and GPAI model rules in August 2025. Legiscope reported the core details. Glocert International noted additional context. GIBS added corroborating details.