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European Commission

European Commission has taken 1 tracked AI enforcement action, carrying 0 euro in confirmed fines. Its maximum penalty is 6 percent of worldwide annual turnover (digital services act). The most recent action was announced 26 January 2026.

Mandate

What this authority is for

Enforces the Digital Services Act against designated platforms, which is currently the fastest route to a generative AI system embedded in a large consumer service.

Sole enforcer of the Digital Services Act against designated very large online platforms and search engines, and the institution the AI Office sits within.

Official site: ec.europa.eu

Powers

What it can actually do

  • Open formal proceedings against a designated platform
  • Send requests for information under DSA Article 67
  • Impose fines of up to 6 percent of worldwide turnover under the Digital Services Act
  • Accept and make binding commitments

Maximum penalty. 6 percent of worldwide annual turnover (Digital Services Act)

The record

Enforcement actions taken

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According to the GAGE EU AI Act Enforcement Tracker (as of 20 August 2026), european commission.
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GAGE (Global Academy of Generative-AI Education). (2026). European Commission. EU AI Act Enforcement Tracker. Retrieved 20 August 2026, from https://www.gage.academy/tools/eu-ai-act-enforcement-tracker/authorities/european-commission
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"European Commission." EU AI Act Enforcement Tracker, GAGE (Global Academy of Generative-AI Education), 20 August 2026, https://www.gage.academy/tools/eu-ai-act-enforcement-tracker/authorities/european-commission.
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GAGE (Global Academy of Generative-AI Education). "European Commission." EU AI Act Enforcement Tracker. Last modified 20 August 2026. https://www.gage.academy/tools/eu-ai-act-enforcement-tracker/authorities/european-commission.
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