Brussels is opening up its control on two fronts: security of general-purpose designs on the one hand, and copyright and transparency on the other.
The European Commission confirmed on 1 September 2026 that it had sent its very first formal requests for information in the context of the application of the Artificial Intelligence Act. More than thirty companies in the sector are concerned. The control covers two distinct sets: the security and safety of general-purpose and advanced models on the one hand, and respect for copyright and transparency obligations on the other.
These requests are not mere courtesy questionnaires. They recall, in accordance with Rule 91 of the Regulation, that fines are incurred when the information provided proves to be inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.
The step was expected: the Commission's investigative and enforcement powers over suppliers of general-purpose designs became applicable on 2 August 2026. For the companies concerned, the first task is to unambiguously establish their role within the meaning of the text – supplier, deployer, importer – even before responding on the merits.
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