EU AI Omnibus Enters Into Force — High-Risk Deadlines Extended to December 2027
View original source →The EU AI Omnibus (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744) was published in the Official Journal on July 24 and entered into force on July 27, 2026. The legislation delivers the EU's first substantive amendment to the AI Act.
Key Points:
• The application date for stand-alone high-risk AI systems — including AI used in employment, education, credit assessment, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure — moves from August 2026 to December 2027 • Two new prohibited AI practices added: systems designed to generate or manipulate realistic intimate imagery and systems capable of generating child sexual abuse material — these prohibitions apply from December 2026 • The EU AI Office's role is significantly expanded, giving it broader enforcement and coordination authority • The DMA separately mandated that Google open key Android system features and anonymized search index data to rival AI assistant developers
The December 2027 deadline extension provides relief for organizations facing August 2026 compliance requirements. However, the December 2026 prohibition deadline on intimate imagery systems is only five months away.
Why It Matters: Organizations with generative AI products accessible to EU users must audit for intimate imagery capabilities now — the December 2026 prohibition deadline is five months away. The 2027 extension for high-risk AI provides runway but requires preparation.