AI Act Implementation

The AI Act entered into force on 1 August 2024, with its obligations applying in phases. In response to implementation challenges, the European Commission introduced targeted amendments through the Digital Omnibus on AI, adopted as Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 and entering into force on 27 July 2026. The amendments postpone certain obligations, primarily those concerning high-risk AI systems, but do not alter the AI Act’s general application date: 2 August 2026 remains the date from which most provisions started to apply.

Obligations already applicable before 2 August 2026

As of 2 February 2025

• providers and deployers must take measures to support the development of AI literacy among relevant staff and other people operating or using AI systems on their behalf