Updated for the Digital Omnibus on AI
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The short version
The transparency date still matters. Several high-risk and watermarking dates moved under the Omnibus, but the main user-facing transparency obligations were not deferred.
Key dates
In effect
GPAI model provider obligations apply
Deferred by Omnibus Original: August 2, 2026
Machine-readable marking grace period ends for older generative systems
Changed by the Digital Omnibus on AI, pending Official Journal publication for legal effect.
Deferred by Omnibus
New prohibition on AI systems for generating NCII and CSAM takes effect
Changed by the Digital Omnibus on AI, pending Official Journal publication for legal effect.