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EURuleOfficial ✓July 31, 2026· European Commission

Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements on 2 August

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What happened

The European Commission's AI Office, alongside national authorities, will begin enforcing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. This enforcement starts on August 2, 2026. On the same date, new transparency rules will also become effective.

Why it matters

This action signifies the start of official oversight for artificial intelligence technologies within the EU. The new transparency requirements will likely impact how AI systems are developed and used.

Who it affects

  • ›The European Commission's AI Office
  • ›National authorities
  • ›Entities developing/using AI
  • ›Those subject to transparency rules
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