Originally published on AI Tech Connect.
What activates on 2 August 2026 This is the date the European Commission's supervisory and enforcement powers against providers of general-purpose AI models come into force. The substantive obligations on GPAI providers — technical documentation, downstream-deployer information, copyright policy, the public summary of training content — have been applicable since 2 August 2025. What changes next August is the Commission's ability to actually act on them. From 2 August 2026, the AI Office, acting on behalf of the Commission, can: Request documentation and information from a GPAI provider directly. Conduct evaluations of the model — either via the AI Office's own technical staff or through accredited third parties. Request measures, including compliance steps, risk-mitigation steps, market…
