ChatGPT Didn't Break the AI Act. It Showed Why Adaptive Regulation Matters

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.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Frontier Models. Wire is Fusion42's founder-focused intelligence feed: each story is connected to the funds and startups it names — every one with a live profile on Raise or Scout — so founders can follow the capital and the momentum behind the headline rather than just the headline itself. Wire analysis is one of the live surfaces Arthur reasons over.