This episode covers critical regulatory developments affecting AI transparency, application deadlines for compliance, AI services governance, high-risk AI system regulations, and privacy protection within the European Union.

The European Supervisory Authorities have jointly called for strengthened governance and consistent supervision to mitigate ICT risks from frontier AI models, especially within the financial sector. They emphasize updated risk management processes and secure-by-design principles to better protect against cyber threats.

The European Commission has begun enforcing the AI Act's transparency requirements, mandating clear disclosures when users interact with AI systems such as chatbots and labeling AI-generated content like deepfakes. Additionally, the new AI Omnibus regulation brings extended compliance timelines for high-risk AI systems, simplifications for SMEs, and the creation of regulatory sandboxes to foster innovation and safety.

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Articles mentioned:

1. EBA, EIOPA and ESMA call for enhanced governance and consistent supervision to mitigate ICT risks from frontier AI models in the EU financial sector
2. 31.07.2026 - ESAs' statement toward a consistent and risk-based approach for ICT risks from frontier AI models
3. Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements on 2 August
4. Daily News 31 / 07 / 2026
5. Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements on 2 August
6. AI Omnibus entra en vigor
7. AI Omnibus enters into force
8. IDPC draws attention to revised EU AI Act timelines following Council approval
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10. EU launches AI Gigafactories call to boost Europe's computing capacity and unlock more than €30 billion in investment