The EU’s landmark AI Act enters a new phase this week, as regulators begin enforcing rules requiring companies to label AI-generated content and disclose when users are interacting with the technology.
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August 3, 2026
Europe starts enforcing AI Act rules
Companies found in breach could face fines of up to 3% of their annual global turnover
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