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On August 2, 2026, the European Commission (EC), acting through its European AI Office (EU AI Office), became formally entitled to exercise its powers to investigate and enforce the EU AI Act obligations imposed on providers of general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) models, as well as rules on prohibited AI practices. These powers are significant and include requesting information and documentation, obtaining access to models for evaluation, requiring corrective or risk-mitigation measures, and imposing fines of up to the higher of €15 million or 3 percent of the provider’s worldwide annual turnover.

Continue Reading EU AI Act Enforcement Phase Begins

On June 10, 2026, the European Commission published a Code of Practice on marking and labeling of AI-generated content (the Code) following a public consultation that took place last year. The Code is divided into two sections:

  • Section 1 sets out provenance requirements applicable to providers offering generative AI systems.
  • Section 2 sets out transparency rules for AI-generated content applicable to deployers of AI tools, such as requirements to visibly label deepfakes and AI-generated text on matters of public interest.
Continue Reading EU Commission Publishes AI Transparency Code of Practice

The European Commission has published draft guidelines (Draft Guidelines) to clarify the classification of high-risk AI systems under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act). This classification is crucial, as it determines whether an AI system will be subject to the EU AI Act’s most burdensome obligations. The Draft Guidelines provide general principles which inform if an AI system is high-risk, as well as a non-exhaustive list of examples of high-risk AI systems across various sectors. Organizations can provide feedback on the Draft Guidelines via this survey until June 23, 2026.

Continue Reading Draft Guidelines Clarify Which AI Systems Are “High-Risk” Under EU AI Act

On February 4, 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued draft guidelines clarifying the AI practices that are prohibited under the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. While non-binding, the guidelines offer valuable clarifications and practical examples to help businesses navigate their obligations under the AI Act. The EC has approved the draft guidelines, but is still to formally adopt them, which is expected in the near term.

Continue Reading EU Commission Issues Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices Under EU AI Act