Sources
Sources for the AI Act
The vetted official materials the commentary draws on — from the authentic text through European Commission and AI Office guidance to standards and national implementation. Each commentary also carries its own numbered source list.
AI Act text & EU portals
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act)
The full authentic text of the AI Act in the Official Journal (ELI permalink).
Open the source - AI Act — corrigendum
Official corrigendum to the AI Act published in the Official Journal (OJ L 2025/90802).
Open the source - Digital Omnibus on AI (Official Journal)
Final published text of the AI Act amendment (OJ L 2026/1744, 24 July 2026); enters into force on 27 July 2026.
Open the source - Digital Omnibus on AI (Parliament)
AI Act amendment adopted by Parliament at first reading (16 June 2026, P10_TA(2026)0198; report A10-0073/2026).
Open the source - Digital Omnibus on AI (Commission)
Commission proposal amending the AI Act (COM/2025/836).
Open the source - Rules for trustworthy AI in the EU (summary)
EUR-Lex legislative summary of the AI Act's content and aims.
Open the source - Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI
The first international treaty on AI (CETS 225); published in the EU Official Journal (OJ L 2026/1081).
Open the source - European approach to artificial intelligence
The Commission's overarching policy framing for AI in the EU.
Open the source - Regulatory framework for AI
Commission hub explaining the AI Act's risk classification and obligations.
Open the source - AI Act Service Desk (info platform)
The official single information platform with tools and support.
Open the source - AI Act — frequently asked questions
Official FAQ on interpreting and applying the AI Act.
Open the source - AI Act implementation timeline
Timeline for the staggered application of the Act's provisions.
Open the source - European AI Office
The Commission body implementing the Act and overseeing general-purpose AI.
Open the source - AI Board
Member-state body advising on consistent application of the Act.
Open the source - AI Pact
Voluntary Commission initiative for early compliance with the Act.
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Commission & AI Office guidance
- Prohibited AI practices guidelines (Feb 2025)
Commission guidelines interpreting the Article 5 prohibitions.
Open the source - AI system definition guidelines (Feb 2025)
Commission guidelines on when software meets the definition of an AI system.
Open the source - General-purpose AI obligations guidelines (July 2025)
Guidelines on the scope of obligations for providers of GPAI models.
Open the source - High-risk AI systems guidelines (draft, May 2026)
Draft guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems.
Open the source - Article 50 transparency guidelines (July 2026)
Guidelines interpreting the transparency obligations for AI systems (Art. 50) — adopted by the Commission on 20 July 2026, shortly before Art. 50 becomes applicable on 2 August 2026.
Open the source - General-purpose AI Code of Practice (July 2025)
Voluntary tool for providers of general-purpose AI models.
Open the source - Code of Practice on AI-generated content (June 2026)
Voluntary code on marking and labelling AI-generated content and deepfakes under Art. 50(2) and (4).
Open the source - Article 112 report (May 2026)
Commission report (COM(2026) 234) under Art. 112(1) assessing the need to revise the prohibited practices (Art. 5) and the Annex III high-risk list.
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Implementation, standards & data protection
- AI Act national resources
Directory of national authorities and resources implementing the Act.
Open the source - National fundamental rights protection authorities
Article 77 authorities overseeing fundamental-rights compliance under the Act.
Open the source - CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 — AI standardisation
European technical committee drafting harmonised standards for the Act.
Open the source - EDPB opinion on AI models and GDPR (28/2024)
European Data Protection Board opinion on AI models and the GDPR.
Open the source - Czech AI Act implementing bill
The Czech government's draft AI Act implementing bill (Ministry of Industry and Trade), post-consultation and pending Cabinet review; eKLEP file KORNDLSJSEUC.
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