European Commission Enforces AI Act Rules and New Transparency Requirements Across EU

European Commission began enforcing the AI Act on 2 August, adding mandatory transparency disclosures for AI systems that interact with the public, and requiring providers to publish risk‑assessment reports on an EU‑hosted portal for all member states.

Transparency Coalition issued legislative updates on 7 August and 21 August, outlining the new compliance timeline, highlighting that non‑compliant firms could face enforcement actions, and summarizing key transparency obligations for high‑risk AI applications.

EU AI Act now bans specific high‑risk AI tools, including real‑time biometric surveillance and AI‑generated deep‑fake content used for political manipulation, as detailed in the enforcement guidance released by the Commission.

Businesses operating in the EU must audit their AI models, update documentation, and implement the new transparency notices within weeks, or risk substantial fines and market access restrictions under the Act’s enforcement regime.