EU AI Act Amendments Enter Into Force

On July 27, 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 amending the EU AI Act entered into force. The Regulation introduces targeted amendments while maintaining the AI Act’s core requirements. Most notably, it gives organizations additional time to prepare for obligations applicable to high-risk AI systems.

The Regulation does not, however, suspend or defer obligations that already apply under the AI Act, including the prohibitions on certain AI practices and obligations applicable to general-purpose AI models. Nor does it alter the application date for AI Act obligations not specifically addressed by the targeted amendments, including the transparency obligations that generally apply from August 2, 2026, subject to the limited exception discussed below.