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Entry into force converts the AI Act's protective rules into binding obligations across the EU.
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EU AI Act Enters into Force
On 1 August 2024 the EU Artificial Intelligence Act formally entered into force, starting the clock on a phased implementation timeline managed under Commissioner Thierry Breton during his term. Prohibited practices became enforceable in February 2025, general-purpose-AI transparency obligations from August 2025, and most high-risk-system requirements by August 2026. Entry into force established the first binding, EU-wide legal framework for AI and a likely global reference point.
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On 1 August 2024 the EU Artificial Intelligence Act formally entered into force, starting the clock on a phased implementation timeline managed under Commissioner Thierry Breton during his term. Prohibited practices became enforceable in February 2025, general-purpose-AI transparency obligations from August 2025, and most high-risk-system requirements by August 2026. Entry into force established the first binding, EU-wide legal framework for AI and a likely global reference point.
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