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2 Dec 2026
Article 50(2) machine-readable marking for generative systems already on the market. Annex III high-risk applies from 2 December 2027, Annex I product AI from 2 August 2028.
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The EU AI Act gives open-source AI a real exemption — but it's full of holes. Bans, high-risk uses, and transparency rules still apply. Here's exactly where the open-source carve-out helps and where it does nothing for you.