EU AI Act · after the July 2026 changes

What applies now, and what is still ahead

In force today
Still ahead
2 Aug 2026
Transparency

Tell people they are dealing with AI. Mark AI-generated content.

2 Dec 2026
Marking catch-up

Generative systems already on the market add the marking by this date.

2 Dec 2027
High-risk uses

Recruitment, credit scoring, education and the rest of Annex III.

2 Aug 2028
High-risk in products

AI built into regulated products such as machinery and medical devices.

Source: AI Act, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744