Anthropic, OpenAI among firms facing new scrutiny under EU AI Act enforcement powers

The European Union has gained new enforcement powers under the 2024 EU AI Act, allowing it to inspect general-purpose AI models (advanced AI systems designed to handle many different tasks), restrict market access, and fine companies up to 15 million euros or 3% of annual revenue. These powers apply to all AI companies offering general-purpose models in the EU, including U.S. firms like Anthropic and OpenAI, and companies can face fines not only for safety violations but also for refusing information requests or blocking model evaluations.