--- title: "Article 101 — Fines for providers of general-purpose AI models" type: regulation legal_status: in_force source: "https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02024R1689-20260727" source_retrieved: 2026-09-28 shortTitle: "Article 101 — Fines for providers of general-purpose AI models" instrument_type: level1_regulation authority: Commission binding: true binding_character: binding mica_level2: false legal_basis: "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689" instrument: aiact celex: "32024R1689" regulation: AI Act regulation-full: "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689" article: 101 status: in_force object_id: eu.aiact.legal_text.article.101 text_version: "Consolidated version of 27 July 2026" source_url: "https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02024R1689-20260727" check_status: matched verified: true last_checked: 2026-10-26 --- *In force · Consolidated version of 27 July 2026 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 26 Oct 2026 · [Official source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02024R1689-20260727)* 1. The Commission may impose on providers of general-purpose AI models fines not exceeding 3 % of their annual total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year or EUR 15 000 000 , whichever is higher., when the Commission finds that the [provider](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/ai-act/provider) intentionally or negligently: **(a)** infringed the relevant provisions of this Regulation; **(b)** failed to comply with a request for a document or for information pursuant to [Article 91](91.md), or supplied incorrect, incomplete or misleading information; **(c)** failed to comply with a measure requested under [Article 93](93.md); **(d)** failed to make available to the Commission access to the [general-purpose AI model](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/ai-act/general-purpose-ai-model) or general-purpose AI model with [systemic risk](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/ai-act/systemic-risk) with a view to conducting an evaluation pursuant to [Article 92](92.md). In fixing the amount of the fine or periodic penalty payment, regard shall be had to the nature, gravity and duration of the infringement, taking due account of the principles of proportionality and appropriateness. The Commission shall also into account commitments made in accordance with [Article 93(3)](93.md) or made in relevant codes of practice in accordance with [Article 56](56.md). 2. Before adopting the decision pursuant to paragraph 1, the Commission shall communicate its preliminary findings to the provider of the general-purpose AI model and give it an opportunity to be heard. 3. Fines imposed in accordance with this Article shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. 4. Information on fines imposed under this Article shall also be communicated to the Board as appropriate. 5. The Court of Justice of the European Union shall have unlimited jurisdiction to review decisions of the Commission fixing a fine under this Article. It may cancel, reduce or increase the fine imposed. 6. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts containing detailed arrangements and procedural safeguards for proceedings in view of the possible adoption of decisions pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in [Article 98(2)](98.md). ## Related Level 2 and Level 3 ### Binding measures - [2026/1755 — Implementing act — Conduct of certain proceedings by the Commission \[in force\]](../level-2/implementing-acts/2026-1755-conduct-of-certain-proceedings-by-the-commission.md) *** [Chapter XII — Penalties](../chapters/xii.md) · [← Article 100](100.md) · [Article 102 →](102.md)