Prohibited AI practices banned
General-purpose AI model rules take effect
Full scope applies to all risk categories
AI ETHICS & REGULATION
EU AI ACT: THE REGULATORY TIMELINE
FEBRUARY
2025
AUGUST
2025
Prohibited AI practices banned
General-purpose AI model rules take effect
AUGUST
2026
High-risk AI system requirements become mandatory; transparency rules for AI-generated content enforced
AUGUST
2027
Full scope applies to all risk categories
142 February 2026