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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) enforcement deadline approaches for GPAI model providers. GPAI model obligations took effect on August 2, 2025, requiring providers of models like GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini to comply. However, the most operationally demanding deadline arrives on August 2, 2026, when high-risk AI system requirements become mandatory. Commission enforcement powers for GPAI providers begin from this date, and if a GPAI provider is not compliant by August 2, 2026, the first year of grace on enforcement ends. Fines for non-compliance can reach up to €35 million or 7% of global revenue. This represents a critical compliance milestone for major AI model providers operating in the EU market. Legiscope reported the core details. GIBS noted additional context. Compliquest added corroborating details.