Fresh start for EU AI Act: New bans introduced as high-risk rules delayed
On 2 August 2026, the general application date for the EU AI Act was reached. While new prohibitions and transparency requirements have come into force, certain obligations for high-risk AI have been postponed via an AI Omnibus amendment.
What happened?
The general application date for the EU AI Act (EU 2024/1689) was reached on 2 August 2026. However, certain key obligations for high-risk AI have been delayed via a newly introduced 'AI Omnibus' amendment. At the same time, new prohibitions on unacceptable AI applications and stricter requirements for transparency have now entered into force in their entirety.
Key facts
| Regelverk | Förordning (EU) 2024/1689 (EU AI Act) |
|---|---|
| Tillämpningsdatum | 2 augusti 2026 |
| Ändringsmekanism | AI Omnibus (skjuter upp vissa högriskregler) |
Why it matters
The deferral of high-risk regulations provides companies with necessary breathing room to adapt their technical systems and management processes. Meanwhile, the activated prohibitions and transparency requirements mean that inappropriate or opaque AI usage can now result in direct legal liability and fines.
Who is affected?
This concerns all developers, providers, and users of AI systems operating within or targeting the EU market. Companies outside the EU, such as those in Switzerland or the US, are also included if their AI services are used in member states.
Impact on the EU
The general application date for the EU AI Act fell on 2 August 2026. Through the so-called AI Omnibus amendment, the strictest requirements for high-risk AI systems have been postponed to give market participants more time to adjust.
What else you should know
The Swiss law firm Lenz & Staehelin notes that despite the delay of certain high-risk rules, companies must immediately review their AI systems to avoid the risk of violations against the prohibitions and transparency rules that have already come into effect.
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