Under the EU AI Act, which provision's application date is correctly matched?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) GPAI model obligations → 2 Aug 2025
Explanation:
· The EU AI Act came into force in stages, beginning on August 1, 2024.
· The obligations for providers of General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models and the rules on governance became applicable on  August 2, 2025 (12 months after entry into force).
· Providers of GPAI models placed on the market after this date must comply with the requirements, which include transparency and copyright-related rules. 
Information Booster:
· The Act employs a risk-based approach, with different timelines for different categories of AI systems.
· The most severe penalties apply to violations of the prohibited practices. 
Additional Knowledge:
(b) Prohibitions → 2 Aug 2026
· Prohibitions on certain AI practices (unacceptable risk systems) entered into application much earlier, on February 2, 2025 (six months after the Act entered into force). 
(c) High-risk rules → 2 Feb 2025
· The majority of rules for high-risk AI systems became applicable later, on August 2, 2026 (24 months after entry into force).
· A special extended transition period applies to high-risk systems embedded in existing regulated products (e.g., medical devices, toys) until August 2, 2027. 
(d) All rules → 1 Aug 2024
· August 1, 2024, was the date the AI Act entered into force, but most of the rules became applicable in a staggered manner over the next two to three years.