When the E.U.’s Digital Omnibus on AI (AI Omnibus) entered into force on July 27, 2026, providers and deployers of AI systems breathed a sigh of relief as certain fast-approaching E.U. AI Act compliance deadlines, particularly those for high-risk AI systems, were extended. Despite the temporary relief, preparing for compliance remains a daunting undertaking. This second article in a two-part series on the AI Omnibus provides compliance steps that companies can take, discusses implementation challenges and addresses what enforcement may look like, with insights from Bird & Bird, Freshfields, Gibson Dunn, Orrick and Taylor Wessing. Part one provided an overview of the substantive changes to the AI Act effectuated by the AI Omnibus. See our three-part series answering top questions about the E.U. AI Act: “Reach and Unique Requirements” (Apr. 24, 2024), “Risk Tiers and Big-Player Transparency” (May 1, 2024), and “Practical Steps and What’s Next” (May 8, 2024).