--- authoritative: false representation: annotated-page publisher: AstroKube methodology: https://ai-act.astrokube.com/about/ source_verified_on: '2026-09-15' site_content_updated_on: '2026-09-15' title: AI Act application timeline, as amended | AstroKube description: When each part of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 applies, on the dates set by Article 113 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744. Every date cites its provision. language: en source: https://ai-act.astrokube.com/timeline/ --- ARTICLE 113, AS AMENDED # What applies, and when Every date on this page renders from one cited dataset, checked against the consolidated text. The 2026 amendment moved the high-risk deadlines; the moved dates show where they moved from. Today ยท 2026-09-15 1. 1 Aug 2024 In force ## Entry into force The regulation is in force. Its obligations start applying in stages from this date. Sources [EU Art. 113](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 113 (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") 2. 2 Feb 2025 In force ## Prohibited practices and AI literacy Chapters I and II apply: the general provisions, the prohibitions on unacceptable-risk practices, and the AI literacy duty. Sources [EU Art. 113(a)](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 113(a) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") 3. 2 Aug 2025 In force ## General-purpose AI, governance and penalties Obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models apply, with the governance structure, the notifying authorities and most of the penalty regime. Sources [EU Art. 113(b)](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 113(b) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") 4. 27 Jul 2026 In force ## The amendment applies; Articles 102 to 110 apply Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (the Digital Omnibus on AI) takes effect, moving the high-risk deadlines below. Articles 102 to 110 apply from this date. Sources [EU Art. 113(d)](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 113(d) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") [EU Regulation (EU) 2026/1744](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026R1744 "Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)") 5. 2 Aug 2026 In force ## General date of application Most of the regulation applies, including the transparency duties in Article 50. The high-risk requirements are deferred (below). Sources [EU Art. 113](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 113 (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") 6. 2 Dec 2026 Upcoming ## Marking duty reaches earlier generative systems Providers of generative systems placed on the market before the general date of application must comply with the Article 50(2) marking duty. Sources [EU Regulation (EU) 2026/1744](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026R1744 "Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)") [EU Art. 111(4) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-111/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") 7. 2 Dec 2026 Upcoming ## New prohibitions: intimate-image and CSAM generators The prohibitions the amendment added to Article 5 apply: systems whose intended purpose is generating non-consensual intimate images or child sexual abuse material. Sources [EU Art. 113(a)](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 113(a) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") [EU Regulation (EU) 2026/1744](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026R1744 "Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)") 8. 2 Aug 2027 Deferred ## National AI regulatory sandboxes operational Member States must have at least one AI regulatory sandbox operational, one year later than first enacted. Moved from ~2 Aug 2026~ by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 Sources [EU Art. 57(1)](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-57/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 57(1) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-57/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") [EU Regulation (EU) 2026/1744](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026R1744 "Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)") 9. 2 Dec 2027 Deferred ## Standalone high-risk AI (Annex III) The requirements for high-risk systems under Article 6(2) and Annex III apply, on the deadline the amendment separated from the general date. Moved from ~2 Aug 2026~ by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 Sources [EU Art. 113(c)(i)](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 113(c)(i) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") [EU Regulation (EU) 2026/1744](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026R1744 "Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)") 10. 2 Aug 2028 Deferred ## High-risk AI inside regulated products (Annex I) The deferred deadline for high-risk systems that are safety components of products already covered by the EU product legislation listed in Annex I. Moved from ~2 Aug 2027~ by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 Sources [EU Art. 113(c)(ii)](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 113(c)(ii) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-113/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026") [EU Regulation (EU) 2026/1744](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026R1744 "Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)") 11. 2 Aug 2030 Upcoming ## Legacy high-risk systems used by public authorities High-risk systems placed on the market before the high-risk deadlines and intended for use by public authorities must be brought into compliance. Sources [EU Art. 111(2)](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-111/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)") [EU Art. 111(2) (as amended) Consolidated text](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-111/ "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated text as of 27 July 2026")