Implementation calendar · 2026–2028

Which EU AI Act deadline applies to your AI system?

The AI Act does not have one compliance date. Select the obligation or system category to identify the current implementation date.

Which obligation or system category are you checking?

Article 5 prohibited practicesCore prohibitions and the new 2026 content prohibitions. GPAI model-provider obligationsGeneral-purpose AI provider rules. Article 50 transparencyInteractive AI, synthetic content, deepfakes and related transparency duties. Annex III high-risk AIEmployment, education, biometrics, essential services, migration and other Annex III areas. Article 6(1) / Annex I product-linked high-risk AIAI safety components/products under listed product legislation.

For Article 50 synthetic-content systems only: was the system placed on the EU market before 2 August 2026?

YesPotential limited transition to 2 December 2026.NoNo legacy Article 50(2) transition.Not applicableNot checking that synthetic-content transition.

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Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 — amended implementation timetable

Deadline logic version 2026.09.29.

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