**[EU AI Act Enforcement Powers Take Effect, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Other AI Companies Face Stricter Regulations]** BlockBeats News, August 3 – Starting August 2, the European Commission has obtained new enforcement powers under the AI regulatory framework, allowing it to evaluate models, restrict market access, and impose fines on companies developing General Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) models. U.S.-based AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google have become key targets of this regulation. According to the implementation arrangements of the EU AI Act, the European Commission can require companies to submit their models for evaluation before entering the European market and impose fines of up to €15 million or 3% of the company’s global annual revenue (whichever is higher) for violations. This new authority is seen as a significant step in the EU's push for "technological sovereignty" and may further intensify regulatory tensions between the EU and the U.S. Previously, the EU fined Google $1 billion under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), prompting former U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten "massive" tariffs on the EU. The EU AI Office stated that the risks posed by advanced AI models are expanding, necessitating stronger regulatory measures. Analysts have pointed out that even if AI companies are headquartered in the U.S., they cannot evade EU regulations. Non-EU AI service providers are also required to designate an authorized representative within the EU to act as a regulatory liaison. Recently, the EU has strengthened communication with companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, focusing on safety risks associated with AI models. OpenAI has confirmed its cooperation with the EU AI Office. Tom Gordon, OpenAI's Vice President of Policy for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, stated that the company will continue to collaborate with the European Commission and the broader industry ecosystem to facilitate the implementation of the AI Act while promoting the development of artificial intelligence in Europe. [Original Link]