EU to Enforce New AI Regulations Starting August 1

The EU AI Act introduces phased compliance deadlines, banning high-risk AI applications and imposing transparency requirements.

The EU AI Act will be enforceable starting August 1, with full provisions applicable by mid-2026.
Immediate bans include social credit systems, untargeted facial recognition, and emotion recognition in schools and workplaces.
Codes of practice for AI developers will be introduced in nine months, with transparency requirements for general AI models following in a year.
High-risk AI systems in sectors like law enforcement and healthcare have up to 36 months to comply with new regulations.
Non-compliance with the AI Act can result in fines up to €35 million or 7% of global annual revenue.