European UnionIn Effect
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689
EU AI Act
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Last checked today🕐 18 Aug 2026, 18:01 UTCRe-verified against official primary sources · last change Apr 21, 2026 — digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
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
Scope
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.
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Primary sources · Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — EU AI Act
- ↗digital-strategy.ec.europa.euhttps://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai