The EU AI Act in 2026: Reading the Law After the Omnibus

A provisional Digital Omnibus deal delays some EU AI Act deadlines, especially for high-risk systems and watermarking.

Earlier obligations already in force, plus several 2026 requirements, remain unchanged.

Companies gain more time on some rules, but near-term compliance work still has to continue now.

Teams should still map systems, prepare documentation, manage transparency, and strengthen governance.