Article 113: Entry into force and application

The AI Act enters into force on the twentieth day after publication in the EU Official Journal and fully applies from 2 August 2026.

The prohibited AI practices (Chapter II) and general provisions (Chapter I) have applied since 2 February 2025. GPAI obligations apply from 2 August 2025.

The rules for high-risk AI systems listed in Annex III apply from 2 August 2026. For high-risk AI under Annex I, the application date is 2 August 2027.

Article 113 of the AI Act does not provide a general exemption for SMEs. However, the AI Act includes supportive measures and potentially lighter obligations for small and medium-sized enterprises, depending on their role in the AI value chain.

Article 113 of the AI Act complements the GDPR. While the GDPR protects personal data, the AI Act focuses on the safety and trustworthiness of AI systems. Organisations must comply with both regulations when their AI system processes personal data.

The AI Act follows a phased implementation. Prohibited AI practices apply from February 2025, obligations for high-risk AI systems from August 2026, and other provisions take effect gradually. The specific deadline for Article 113 depends on the category of the obligation.

Yes, Article 113 of the AI Act may also be relevant when you purchase AI systems. As a deployer, you have your own obligations under the AI Act, regardless of whether you developed the system yourself or purchased it from a provider.

Under Article 113 of the AI Act, the provider is the entity that develops or places the AI system on the market, while the deployer is the entity that uses the system under its own authority. Both roles carry different obligations.