No Delay for the EU AI Act: The Timeline Stands Firm
The European Commission has confirmed: there will be no delay and no transition period for the AI Act. This means that the obligations will take effect step by step, exactly as planned.
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Since 2 February 2025: the prohibitions (such as social scoring) and the requirement for AI literacy are already in force.
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From 2 August 2025: the transparency and diligence obligations for general-purpose AI models (GPAI) will apply.
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By 2 August 2026: the requirements for providers and users of high-risk AI systems will come into effect.
No “Grace Period”: Compliance Starts Now
For organizations, this means waiting is no longer an option. The EU has made it crystal clear: companies must now evaluate their AI systems against the AI Act. There will be no leniency and no grace period.
In practice, this requires a structured approach that includes:
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Inventorying all AI applications within the organization
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Classifying risks: determining whether a system falls under prohibited, GPAI, or high-risk categories
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Developing internal policies: establishing clear AI governance and compliance frameworks
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Training employees in AI literacy
Guidance Through the Transition
At Data & Business Legal, I support organizations throughout this transition, from legal analysis to the implementation of AI policies and compliance structures.
The Clock Is Ticking
Are you ready for the next phase of the AI Act? Now is the moment to act.
