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Not Delayed, Not Deferred: EU AI Act Transparency Obligations Are Now in Force
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU AI Act's transparency obligations under Article 50 became enforceable on 2 August 2026, requiring AI providers to inform users and mark synthetic outputs, while requirements for high-risk AI systems are deferred to December 2027 and August 2028. The AI Omnibus regulation also introduces administrative simplifications and extended timelines for certain obligations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 2 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 5 Aug 2026.
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Your AI product now faces immediate transparency rules in Europe that can trigger heavy fines if ignored. Move fast to align your systems with these requirements or risk losing market access across the EU.
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2 sources · first reported 4 Aug 2026 · latest 5 Aug 2026
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