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EU AI Act

The world's first comprehensive AI regulation law — now in Phase 2 enforcement.

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Key Facts
PublishedAugust 2024
Phase 2 EffectiveMarch 2026
Max Fine€35M or 7% global revenue
High-Risk Categories8 (Annex III)
Prohibited Uses8 outright bans
Affected Companies12,000+ EU-facing providers

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act is the first comprehensive AI regulatory framework in the world, published in the EU Official Journal in August 2024. It categorizes AI systems by risk level: unacceptable risk (prohibited), high risk (regulated), limited risk (transparency obligations), and minimal risk (unregulated). Phase 2, entering force March 2026, covers high-risk AI systems including hiring tools, credit scoring, biometrics, and medical AI. Non-compliance fines reach €35M or 7% of global revenue. US and UK companies are subject if they serve EU users.