Category: AI Act Fundamentals
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Article 5 of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act became enforceable on February 2, 2025, establishing categorical prohibitions on AI practices that present significant risks to individuals, society, or fundamental EU values. This landmark regulation identifies eight specific AI practices that are completely banned within the European Union, with penalties reaching up to €35 million or…
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The EU AI Act, which entered into force on August 1, 2024, began enforcing prohibitions on certain AI systems from February 2, 2025. Article 5 of the EU AI Act establishes eight categories of prohibited AI practices that pose unacceptable risks to fundamental rights and EU values. These prohibitions represent the world’s first comprehensive legal…
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Understanding how Article 6 determines whether your AI system faces strict EU regulations – with real-world examples from healthcare, finance, recruitment, and beyond. TL;DR: Article 6 of the EU AI Act is the gatekeeper that determines whether your AI system faces the strictest regulatory requirements in the world. It establishes two clear pathways to high-risk…
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Discover whether the EU AI Act is a regulation or directive, its key features, implementation timeline, and global impact on artificial intelligence governance. Key Takeaway: The EU AI Act is a REGULATION (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), not a directive. This distinction is crucial as regulations have direct legal effect across all EU member states without requiring…
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The EU AI Act was passed by the European Parliament on March 13, 2024, with a decisive vote of 523 for, 46 against, and 49 abstaining. The European Council formally approved the legislation on May 21, 2024, making it the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation. AI Act was originally published in the Official Journal on…
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The EU AI Act is officially titled “Regulation (EU) 2024/1689” and was published in the Official Journal on 12 July 2024. This comprehensive guide provides the exact citation formats you need for academic papers, legal documents, and professional research across all major citation styles. Quick Reference: EU AI Act Citation Essentials Official Details: APA 7th…
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As artificial intelligence transforms business operations across Europe, organisations face a complex compliance landscape. While the GDPR has governed data protection since 2018, the EU AI Act introduces an entirely new regulatory framework specifically for AI systems. Understanding how these regulations intersect and where gaps emerge is critical for any organisation deploying AI technology. The…
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Recent analysis of early AI Act enforcement reveals that over 70% of compliance failures are due to documentation errors, not technical flaws (European Commission, 2024). This makes documentation one of the highest-stakes areas for organisations preparing for regulatory reviews. By the end of this article, you will be able to: Why documentation is central to…
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TL;DR The EU AI Act represents a seismic shift in artificial intelligence regulation, demanding far more than traditional policy documents and good intentions. Organisations deploying high-risk AI systems must now implement robust technical infrastructure capable of generating traceable evidence, enabling continuous monitoring, and providing transparent documentation. Our comprehensive guide explores why compliance requires a technology…
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The Europe AI Act (European Artificial Intelligence Act) is the EU’s landmark, risk-based law that sets obligations for AI providers, deployers, and users operating in or targeting the EU. It entered into force in mid-2024, with rules being phased in: prohibitions came into effect in early 2025, transparency duties for general-purpose AI follow within 12…