The AI Act did not start all at once. Follow entry into force, the first prohibitions and the later implementation phase, while separating the original timetable from amendments.
Selected implementation milestones through August 2026. This is a chronology, not a determination of any product's legal obligations.
Dates without a time use the local date of the event.
The broader AI Act application phase began, while specific exceptions and extended deadlines remained.
The Commission FAQ distinguishes these deadlines. It should be checked for the obligation at issue rather than assuming every rule starts together.
Selected implementation milestones through August 2026. This is a chronology, not a determination of any product's legal obligations.
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