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Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026

EU AI Office Begins Oversight of General-Purpose AI Models Under New Rules

The European Union's AI Office has begun applying new oversight requirements to providers of general-purpose artificial intelligence models, with companies facing compliance investigations and potential fines of up to 30 million euros or three percent of global annual turnover for serious violations.
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