EU Extends Deadlines for AI Act, Giving Companies Until 2027
A new amending regulation extends the compliance deadlines for the EU AI Act. Companies developing or utilising high-risk AI now have until December 2027 and August 2028, respectively, to meet the requirements.
What happened?
The EU has updated its timeline for the EU AI Act through a new omnibus amending regulation that entered into force on 27 July 2026. Standalone high-risk AI systems under Annex III, such as recruitment and credit assessment tools, now have a new deadline of 2 December 2027. For high-risk systems integrated into regulated products under Annex I, the deadline has been moved to 2 August 2028.
Key facts
| Ikraftträdande för ändring | 27 juli 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tidsfrist bilaga III (fristående högrisk) | 2 december 2027 |
| Tidsfrist bilaga I (inbyggd högrisk) | 2 augusti 2028 |
| Formellt antagande i rådet | 29 juni 2026 |
Why it matters
The decision was formally adopted by the Council on 29 June 2026, following a provisional agreement in May of the same year. The adjustment is intended to provide organisations and public authorities with sufficient time to implement the technical and administrative requirements for high-risk systems without stifling innovation.
Who is affected?
The amendment affects developers, providers, and companies within the EU that deploy or utilise high-risk AI in their operations. Legal departments and compliance teams, in particular, are granted more time to adapt their risk management and documentation systems.
Impact on the EU
The EU amending regulation entered into force on 27 July 2026. The extended timeline provides European companies and authorities more breathing room, although fundamental bans on prohibited AI practices and requirements for AI literacy remain in effect.
What else you should know
The extension does not represent a complete moratorium on compliance. Certain rules, such as requirements for General Purpose AI (GPAI) and prohibitions against AI systems deemed to pose unacceptable risks, continue to apply according to previously established transitional provisions.
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