Anthropic, OpenAI among firms facing new scrutiny under EU AI Act enforcement powers
3% of global turnover. The EU just gave itself teeth to enforce the AI Act — and Anthropic, OpenAI are in the crosshairs.
Why it matters
EU enforcement powers under the AI Act are now live with real penalties (fines up to 3% of turnover, market access restrictions, inspection rights). This materially changes the regulatory and operational calculus for frontier labs and AI vendors serving Europe — compliance costs, model restrictions, and legal risk just became concrete.
The key facts
5 to knowEU can fine up to 15 million euros or 3% of annual turnover
European Commission gains inspection and market-access restriction powers
Anthropic and OpenAI explicitly named as firms under scrutiny
Enforcement powers now active (date: August 2026)
Applies to AI model providers and market access
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Publisher excerpt: The European Commission can demand to inspect AI models, restrict market access and fine providers up to 15 million euros or 3% of turnover.