In EffectEuropean Union· Effective: August 2, 2026 (main obligations)
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

EU AI Act

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The EU AI Act applies to any company placing AI systems on the EU market, even from outside the EU. High-risk AI systems require conformity assessments, technical documentation, and human oversight; certain uses are banned outright.

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Maximum penalty: Up to €35M or 7% of global annual turnover
Non-compliance can carry significant liability — verify against the official text below.
Bill / statute
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689
Jurisdiction
European Union
Status
In Effect
Effective / deadline
August 2, 2026 (main obligations)
Maximum penalty
Up to €35M or 7% of global annual turnover

Who it affects

Any provider or deployer of AI systems placed on the market or used within the EU, regardless of where the company is based.

Official source & full context

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Read the official text — digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
Primary government source
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Primary sources · Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — EU AI Act