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From August 2 2026, the European Commissions enforcement powers for the EU AI Act fully apply to providers of general-purpose AI models under Regulation 2024/1689. The AI Office under DG Connect will enforce compliance including penalties of up to EUR 35 million or 7 percent of global annual turnover. This marks a critical milestone as the EU AI Act transitions from adoption phase to active enforcement, with GPAI model providers now subject to substantial financial sanctions for non-compliance. The deadline is less than 5 months away as of May 2026. European Commission Digital Strategy reported the core details. Houthoff noted additional context. Hyperion Consulting added corroborating details.