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Regulatory Reality

AI Compliance Isn't
Coming, It's Here

The EU AI Act, Colorado AI Act, and FTC enforcement are creating a new compliance landscape. Companies that prepare now win. Those who wait scramble.

Major Enforcement Deadlines

Colorado AI ActJune 2026
EU AI Act (Full)August 2026
FTC EnforcementActive Now

Time to comply is shorter than you think.

The Regulatory Wave

Major AI Regulations Already Enforced

Three major regulations are already creating compliance requirements. More are coming.

EU AI Act

European Union

The world's first comprehensive AI law. Mandatory transparency requirements for AI systems interacting with people.

Deadline

August 2026

Penalty

€35M or 7% of global revenue

Colorado AI Act

Colorado, USA

First major U.S. state AI law. Requires consumer notices, impact assessments, and documentation for high-risk AI.

Deadline

June 2026

Penalty

Unfair trade practice violations

FTC Section 5

United States (Federal)

Undisclosed AI use may constitute deceptive practice. Active investigations and enforcement ongoing.

Deadline

Active Now

Penalty

$50,000+ per violation

The Cost of Non-Compliance

Waiting until enforcement begins is expensive. Very expensive.

Regulatory Fines

$50K - $35M+

Per violation, scales with revenue

Legal Defense

$100K - $500K+

Litigation costs for AI incidents

Brand Damage

Millions

Lost customers, negative PR, stock impact

Rushed Implementation

2-5x cost

Emergency compliance vs. planned rollout

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

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