Where can I download the latest official PDF of the EU AI Act?

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Key takeaways

• The legally binding text is Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, consolidated as of 27 July 2026.
• Official PDF (144 pages) is available from EUR - Lex and the EU Publications Office.
• Verify the version by checking the "Consolidated text" date on EUR - Lex.
• Alternative mirrors provide the same PDF with ISBN and better navigation.

What is the official designation of the AI Act?

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act is formally titled Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council. It was adopted on 13 June 2024 and published in the Official Journal (L 1689) on 12 July 2024.

Where can I download the latest consolidated PDF?

1. Open the EUR - Lex consolidated page: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A02024R1689-20260727.
2. Click the Official Journal PDF link on that page (or use the direct URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ%3AL_202401689). The file is 144 pages and reflects all amendments up to 27 July 2026.

Are there alternative official sources for the PDF?

Yes. Two reliable mirrors provide the same consolidated text:

• AI - Act - Info portal - full text and PDF download: https://www.aiact-info.eu/regulation/aiact/fulltext-and-download-pdf/
• EU Publications Office - PDF with ISBN 978 - 92 - 9242 - 899 - 0: https://www.op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/d79f3e5d-41bc-11f0-b9f2-01aa75ed71a1/language-en Both mirrors host the same 144 - page document and are maintained by EU institutions.

How can I confirm I have the latest version?

• Check the consolidated amendment date shown on the EUR - Lex page (should be 27 July 2026).
• Verify the PDF metadata: the title should read Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 - Artificial Intelligence Act and the publication date should be 12 July 2024.
• Compare the page count (144 pages) and the ISBN if you used the EU Publications Office copy.

What are the key dates for the AI Act's entry into force?

• The regulation entered into force on 1 August 2024 (20 days after publication).
• Staggered application dates are set in Article 113:
• General provisions & prohibited practices: 2 February 2025
• High - risk AI obligations: 2 August 2026
• Full set of rules: 2 August 2027 These dates are unchanged across the consolidated PDF.

How is the Act structured?

The consolidated act consists of:

• 12 Chapters (I - XII)
• 144 Articles covering definitions, risk categories, obligations, and enforcement.
• Annexes I - III detailing risk categories, conformity - assessment modules, and a list of high - risk AI systems. Understanding this layout helps when navigating the PDF for specific provisions.

Can I rely on third - party sites for the PDF?

Only use sites that explicitly link to the official EU sources listed above. Unofficial copies may omit recent amendments or contain formatting errors. When in doubt, always fall back to EUR - Lex or the EU Publications Office.

Why is it important to use the latest PDF?

Legal compliance, contract drafting, and policy planning depend on the most up - to - date regulatory text. Using an outdated version can lead to non - compliance with the staggered deadlines or miss newly added obligations.

All links point to official EU publications, ensuring you download the legally binding version of the AI Act.