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EU AI Act transparency duties and GPAI fining power take effect from 2 August

From 2 August 2026 the EU AI Act's Article 50 transparency duties, requiring labelling of AI generated content and disclosure of chatbots, became applicable, alongside the Commission's power to fine general purpose AI providers up to EUR 15 million or 3% of global turnover.

Verified European Commission, news article, 2 August 2026

What it does not test. This does not establish that any fine has actually been issued or that a European alternative to these providers has gained ground.

How this item counts. No movement: no answer to who owns, who operates, whose law governs or who made the parts changes. Weight 0. AI Act duties/fining power now apply EU-wide; no change to who owns, runs or governs GPAI providers. European Sovereignty Index

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