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On August 2, 2026, the European Commission's enforcement powers in respect of GPAI (general-purpose AI) model providers will come into force under the EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689). Providers of the most advanced models that pose systemic risks are legally obliged to notify the AI Office of these models. The enforcement marks a critical milestone in the EU's regulatory framework for AI, with penalties reaching €35 million or 7% of global annual revenue for non-compliance. The AI Office will support providers in their compliance, particularly Code of Practice signatories. EU Artificial Intelligence Act reported the core details. European Commission Digital Strategy noted additional context. European Commission AI Act added corroborating details.