What are the penalties for violating AI laws?

Last verified · Jul 4, 2026Sourced from official primary sources (linked below).

Penalties depend on the jurisdiction. Under the EU AI Act, fines reach up to €35M or 7% of global annual turnover for prohibited practices, with lower tiers for other breaches. In the US there is no single federal AI penalty; state AI laws are typically enforced by the state Attorney General — often as an unfair or deceptive trade practice or with a civil penalty per violation — rather than by a dedicated AI regulator. Always confirm the exact figure against the specific statute for your jurisdiction.

By jurisdiction

EU AI Actdetails →
Up to €35M or 7% of global annual turnover (prohibited practices)
US state lawsdetails →
Typically state-AG enforced (unfair/deceptive trade practice or per-violation civil penalty)

Sources

EU AI Act penalties →AI laws by status →Federal AI framework →

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