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EU AI Act Implementation Timeline
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Essential reference for practitioners and policymakers tracking when EU AI Act obligations take effect; particularly relevant for organizations developing or deploying AI systems in or for the European market.
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Summary
This resource provides a structured overview of the EU AI Act's phased implementation schedule, detailing when various provisions come into force from 2024 through 2027. It serves as a reference for organizations and policymakers needing to understand compliance deadlines and regulatory milestones. The timeline covers prohibited AI practices, high-risk system requirements, general-purpose AI rules, and national authority obligations.
Key Points
- •The EU AI Act entered into force in August 2024, with provisions rolling out in phases over 36 months.
- •Prohibitions on unacceptable-risk AI systems apply from February 2025, six months after entry into force.
- •Rules for general-purpose AI models (including foundation models) apply from August 2025, 12 months in.
- •High-risk AI system requirements under Annex III become fully applicable by August 2026.
- •Full application of all provisions, including for certain high-risk systems, is expected by August 2027.
Review
The EU AI Act implementation timeline represents a landmark regulatory approach to managing artificial intelligence, providing a structured, multi-year framework for gradual AI system regulation. The timeline demonstrates a methodical approach, with specific dates for different aspects of AI governance, including prohibitions, compliance requirements, reporting mechanisms, and enforcement strategies. The implementation strategy is notable for its incremental nature, allowing stakeholders time to adapt while establishing robust oversight. Key elements include progressive application of rules, establishment of national AI regulatory sandboxes, periodic evaluations by the European Commission, and clear deadlines for compliance across different AI system categories. This approach reflects a nuanced understanding of AI's complexity and the need for flexible, adaptive regulation that can keep pace with technological advancements.
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Implementation Timeline | EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Implementation Timeline
This page lists all of the key dates you need to be aware of relating to the implementation of the EU AI Act.
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Tasks and Responbilities
For a summary of all tasks and responsibilities assigned to the AI Office or Member States by the EU AI Act, see our blog posts and infographics on the topic.
Historic Timeline
For a timeline of all key events in the AI Act’s history so far, see our Historic Timeline of the AI Act.
EU AI Act Newsletter
If you want to be notified about significant updates to the Act and its implementation, subscribe to the EU AI Act Newsletter , a biweekly newsletter by the Future of Life Institute.
Timeline of key dates
Last updated: 1 August 2024
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2024
Date
12 July 2024
The AI Act is published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This serves as the formal notification of the new law.
Related AI Act Content
Article 113
Date
1 August 2024
Application: Date of entry into force of the AI Act. At this stage, none of the Act’s requirements apply—they will begin to apply gradually over time.
Related AI Act Content
Article 113
Date
2 November 2024
Member States: Deadline for Member States to identify and publicly list the authorities / bodies responsible for fundamental rights protection, and to notify the Commission and other Member States.
Related AI Act Content
Article 77(2)
2025
Date
2 February 2025
Application: Prohibitions on certain AI systems and requirements on AI literacy start to apply ( Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 ).
Related AI Act Content
Article 113(a)
Recital 179
Date
2 May 2025
Commission: Codes of practice shall be ready by this date.
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Article 56(9)
Recital 179
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