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ARTICLE · 06 AUGUST 2025

The Second Wave Of AI Act Provisions Enters Into Force

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The EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) is the world's first comprehensive legislation aimed at regulating the development and use of AI.

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The EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) is the world's first comprehensive legislation aimed at regulating the development and use of AI. Its risk-based approach classifies AI systems by risk levels according to their intended use.

While the AI Act is set to be fully applicable as of 2 August 2026, certain provisions have already taken effect. A first set, including general provisions on AI literacy and the prohibition of certain practices that are deemed to involve inacceptable risks, came into force on 2 February 2025. As of 2 August 2025, a second wave of provisions becomes applicable.

Gradual entry into force of the AI Act

As noted above, the entry into force of the AI Act takes place in different steps, allowing for companies to adapt their processes and procedures in a gradual manner. The provisions that entered into force on 2 August 2025 are the following:

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