Updated quarterly · 4 upcoming deadlines

AI Regulatory Deadlines 2026

Upcoming AI regulatory compliance deadlines across the EU AI Act, US state laws (Colorado, California, NYC), UK ICO guidance, and federal enforcement. Every deadline with jurisdiction, scope, and severity — built for in-house privacy and compliance teams.

High priority · EU · Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 17d out

EU AI Act — high-risk AI system obligations effective (Art. 6, Annex III)

Providers of high-risk AI systems must comply with risk-management, data-governance, technical-documentation, transparency, human-oversight, accuracy/robustness/cybersecurity, and conformity-assessment obligations. Fines up to 7% of worldwide turnover.

Notable · CHINA · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 30d out

China Interim Measures for GenAI — year-two compliance review

CAC's annual compliance review for GenAI service providers. Filing updates + any new content-safety requirements.

Notable · US_FED · Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 76d out

FTC AI rulemaking — comment window (anticipated)

FTC has signaled potential rulemaking under Section 5 for AI claim substantiation. Watch Federal Register for ANPRM notice. Date is anticipated; refresh quarterly.

High priority · EU · Monday, August 2, 2027 · 382d out

EU AI Act — high-risk AI embedded in regulated products effective

Transition period ends for AI systems embedded in products already regulated under EU harmonisation legislation (machinery, medical devices, toys, etc.).

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