On 2 August 2026, Europe's grace period on its landmark AI law ends and the Commission gains the power to fine the makers of the most powerful models — for how they trained them and for what those systems do in the world - Space Daily

Europe's AI regulations come into full effect in August 2026, and regulators can now fine companies for how they trained powerful AI models and what those systems do. This is a major milestone that will shape how AI companies operate globally.