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What came into force with the EU’s AI Act this week – and what didn’t - Al Jazeera
EU AI Act, regulatory timeline, prohibited practices
First provisions of the EU AI Act became legally binding on February 2, 2024 Bans on prohibited AI practices (e.g., social scoring, real-time biometric surveillance in public spaces) are now in effect Core compliance requirements for general-purpose AI systems and high-risk applications begin in August 2026
Emphasizes procedural deliberation and staged implementation; minimizes scrutiny of enforcement readiness, resource allocation, and interim accountability for banned-but-unmonitored practices.
The EU AI Act entered into force in stages: some bans took effect in February 2024, while most rules apply from August 2026.
Absence of publicly confirmed staffing or budget allocations for new AI Office units; No reporting mechanism for violations of newly active bans
Combines statutory precision (citing exact dates and articles) with neutral procedural language ('phased implementation', 'foundational provisions') to lend authority to the timeline. The framing makes the regulatory pause feel intentional and prudent, even though the article offers no evidence of enforcement readiness—creating tension between formal legality and functional accountability.
The EU AI Act entered into force on February 2, 2024.
‘The EU AI Act entered into force on 2 February 2024 — meaning it became law — but most of its provisions will only apply from 2 August 2026.’
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Date when most obligations—including conformity assessments, documentation, and transparency requirements—take effect