AI Act — what applies when
A living timeline of the EU AI Act obligations and their dates, kept up to date.
MI-vel készült · AI-generatedGeneral information, not legal advice.
Source: EU 2024/1689The “Digital Omnibus” regulation amending the AI Act was signed on 8 July 2026 (2025/0359(COD)); until it is published in the Official Journal, the dates in force today (below) apply — changes are marked separately.
TRACKER // AI-ACTLast updated: 2026-07-07
| Obligation | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AI literacy (Article 4) — in force | 2025-02-02 | In force |
| Transparency obligations (Article 50) | 2026-08-02 | Upcoming |
| Machine-readable marking of AI-generated output (Article 50(2)) | 2026-08-022026-12-02· awaiting publication | Upcoming |
| Annex III high-risk obligations | 2026-08-022027-12-02· awaiting publication | Upcoming |
| New prohibitions: non-consensual intimate imagery & CSAM (“nudifier” apps) | Not yet in force2026-12-02· awaiting publication | Upcoming |
| Annex I high-risk obligations | 2027-08-022028-08-02· awaiting publication | Upcoming |
General information about Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the AI Act), not legal advice. Dates reflect our knowledge base and may change.