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
Latest: EU AI Act status — July 2026 →
In effect
GPAI model provider obligations apply
Changed by Omnibus Original: August 2, 2026
Machine-readable marking grace period ends for older generative systems
Changed by the Digital Omnibus on AI (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744), in force since July 27, 2026.
Added by Omnibus
New prohibition on AI systems for generating NCII and CSAM takes effect
Added by the Digital Omnibus on AI (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744), in force since July 27, 2026.
Changed by Omnibus Original: August 2, 2026
National AI regulatory sandboxes must be established
Changed by the Digital Omnibus on AI (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744), in force since July 27, 2026.
Changed by Omnibus Original: August 2, 2026
Standalone high-risk AI obligations under Annex III apply
Changed by the Digital Omnibus on AI (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744), in force since July 27, 2026.
Changed by Omnibus Original: August 2, 2027
High-risk AI obligations for Annex I regulated products apply
Changed by the Digital Omnibus on AI (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744), in force since July 27, 2026.