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EU AI Office vs CAC
2 of 5Regulators · verified 13 Aug 2026
EEU AI OfficeEuropean Commissioncurrent
CACChinacurrent| Specification | EU AI Office | CAC |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | First hard enforcement regime for AI. | Cyberspace Administration of China. |
| Jurisdiction | European Union | China |
| Instrument | EU AI Act | Cybersecurity Law |
| Enforcing since | 2 Aug 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Category | Regulators | Regulators |
| Official | European Commission ↗ | China ↗ |
Highlighted rows are where these differ.
EU AI Office
- Enforcement began 2 August 2026
- High-risk obligations live the same day
- EU evaluation capacity expected 2027
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CAC
- AI security review and data localisation
- Fines and suspensions issued without published reasoning