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AI Act: What Really Changes on August 2, 2026

On August 2, 2026, the AI Act reaches its most important threshold: obligations for high-risk AI systems (Annex III) and transparency rules (Article 50) become fully enforceable. This guide explains what changes in practice — for providers, deployers, and every organisation using AI in their daily operations.

20 March 20268 min

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IMCO/LIBE Vote of March 18: European Parliament Backs Delay of AI Act to December 2027

On March 18, 2026, the IMCO and LIBE parliamentary committees adopted their joint position on the Digital Omnibus AI Act by 101 votes in favour, 9 against and 8 abstentions. High-risk system obligations (Annex III) would be pushed to December 2, 2027 — with fixed, not conditional, dates. What the vote changes before the plenary vote of March 26.

18 March 20265 min

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Digital Omnibus: Are AI Act High-Risk Rules Being Pushed to December 2027?

On November 19, 2025, the European Commission published the Digital Omnibus — a simplification package proposing to delay AI Act obligations for high-risk systems (Annex III) to December 2027 at the latest. A key parliamentary committee vote is scheduled for March 18, 2026. What the Digital Omnibus changes in practice — and why you still need to act now.

16 March 20266 min

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AI Act and SMEs: What You Must Do to Comply Before August 2026

On August 2, 2026, AI Act obligations come into full force for high-risk AI systems and transparency rules. SMEs are not exempt — whether they develop or use AI systems, they have concrete obligations to meet. Here's a practical guide to prepare before the deadline.

13 March 20269 min

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The EU AI Icon Is Coming: Soon a Label on All Content Generated by Artificial Intelligence

Europe unveils the first visuals for a common icon to identify AI-generated content. The 2nd draft Code of Practice, published 5 March 2026, goes further: it drops the distinction between "fully AI-generated" and "AI-assisted" content. Everything will be labelled the same way.

10 March 20268 min

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Article 50 AI Act: Everything You Need to Know About Transparency Obligations for AI-Generated Content

Article 50 of the AI Act applies to ALL generative AI systems — not just high-risk ones. Chatbots, deepfakes, images, text: here are the 4 transparency obligations, the timeline and the concrete measures to implement before August 2026.

9 March 202613 min

AI Act vs GDPR: Differences, Overlap Areas and Implications for Your Organisation

The AI Act and GDPR are two distinct but complementary European regulations. GDPR protects personal data; the AI Act governs artificial intelligence systems. For organisations that develop or use AI, both often apply simultaneously — and their requirements intersect at several critical points.

24 February 202611 min

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Malicious Use of AI: What the AI Act Covers and What It Doesn't

The AI Act is the world's first binding AI regulation, but its coverage of malicious use risks is uneven. Deepfakes, cyberattacks, autonomous weapons, disinformation: here are the 9 sub-risks and the actual level of protection provided by the EU regulation.

23 February 202612 min

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AI Act Technical Documentation: The Complete Guide to Article 11 and Annex IV

Article 11 of the AI Act requires providers of high-risk AI systems to prepare technical documentation compliant with Annex IV. Here are the 9 mandatory sections, their expected content, and how to structure your documentation before August 2026.

17 February 202614 min

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AI Act August 2026: what changes for high-risk AI systems and transparency obligations

On 2 August 2026, the obligations of the AI Act enter into force for high-risk AI systems (Annex III) and transparency requirements (Article 50). Here is what concretely changes for providers and deployers, and how to prepare.

9 February 202610 min

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