The EU AI Act Newsletter #103: The August Countdown

<p> Enforcement powers, transparency rules, and national implementation as the 2 August deadline approaches.</p> <p><strong> Legislative Process</strong></p><p> Targeted consultation on the draft guidelines for the classification of high-risk artificial intelligence systems: The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation, running until 23 June 2026, to gather feedback on the clarity of its draft guidelines and the usefulness of the accompanying examples for classifying high-risk AI systems under the AI Act. The guidelines are designed to assist providers, deployers and other relevant actors in determining whether a given AI system falls within the high-risk category, offering clarifications on the relevant provisions of the AI Act alongside practical examples that illustrate how classification should be approached across different areas and use cases. The Commission is welcoming input from AI providers and developers, organisations using AI systems, public authorities, researchers, civil society organisations, supervisory bodies and members of the public. </p><p> FAQ on general-purpose AI models: The European Commission's AI Office has published a frequently asked questions page on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models, compiled from queries received during the AI Pact webinars and stakeholder submissions. The FAQ covers a broad range of topics, including how GPAI models and systems are defined, when systemic [...]</p> <p>---</p><p><strong>Outline:</strong></p><p>(00:35) Legislative Process</p><p>(03:42) Analyses</p> <p>---</p>
<p><b>First published:</b><br/>
June 1st, 2026 </p>

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