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ChatGPT Didn't Break the AI Act. It Showed Why Adaptive Regulation Matters
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20 July 2026
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Fusion42 · 20 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU AI Act adapted its original use-based regulatory framework to address general-purpose AI models after ChatGPT's emergence, introducing tiered obligations for GPAI providers. Enforcement begins August 2, 2026, with fines up to 3% of global annual turnover for non-compliance.
◆ The Wire takeaway
If you ship a general-purpose AI model to Europe, the Commission now has real teeth: August 2, 2026 is when enforcement starts and fines up to 3% of global revenue become live. The rules won't change again; the Code of Practice is how you'll prove compliance, and models already live get until August 2027 to meet them.
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eu-ai-act · gpai-compliance · enforcement-deadline · regulatory-adaptation