EU AI Act Enforcement Begins: What Companies Need to Know
The European Union begins enforcing its landmark AI Act, setting new compliance requirements for AI systems deployed in Europe.
5 min read · 23 JUL 2026
Regulation Arrives
The EU AI Act has entered its enforcement phase, requiring companies to classify their AI systems by risk level and comply with corresponding requirements.
Risk Categories
- Unacceptable Risk: Banned (social scoring, manipulative AI)
- High Risk: Strict requirements (medical, legal, hiring)
- Limited Risk: Transparency obligations
- Minimal Risk: No requirements
Compliance Timeline
Companies have specific deadlines depending on their risk category, with high-risk systems requiring compliance within 24 months.
Source — Reuters ↗
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