Last updated: August 22, 2025 Building a successful AI Act compliance roadmap is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. Organisations across industries—from financial services to healthcare, manufacturing to retail—face unique challenges in implementing AI governance frameworks that meet regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives. The AI Act’s risk-based approach creates different compliance obligations depending on the classification…

Last updated: August 9, 2025 The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) introduces complex regulatory requirements for various actors in the AI value chain. Among these, downstream AI providers face unique obligations and responsibilities that differ significantly from original AI system providers. Our comprehensive guide explains what constitutes a downstream AI provider, their legal…

Notified Bodies play a crucial role in the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), serving as independent third-party organisations responsible for conformity assessment of high-risk AI systems. These designated entities ensure AI systems meet regulatory requirements before market entry. Key points include: What Are Notified Bodies in the AI Act Context? Notified Bodies are…

So What Happened on July 18, 2025 With the EU AI Act? July 18, 2025 marked a critical juncture in the implementation of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, with significant developments that will shape the future of AI regulation in Europe. This date served as both a consultation deadline and witnessed major industry pushback,…

“High-risk AI systems are those that could significantly impact people’s safety, rights, or livelihoods—and they face the strictest EU AI Act requirements.” – Julie Gabriel, CEO and co-founder, legal lead, eyreACT A high-risk AI system under the EU AI Act must meet specific Annex III criteria across sectors like healthcare, employment, and public services. Misclassification…

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act represents the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation, and at its core lies Article 5—a groundbreaking provision that draws clear red lines around AI practices deemed too dangerous for society. These prohibitions took effect on February 2, 2025, marking a new era in AI governance where certain applications are simply…

Under the EU AI Act, organisations using third-party AI systems remain accountable for compliance obligations, making vendor due diligence and supply chain management critical. With penalties reaching €35 million or 7% of global turnover, effective vendor compliance strategies can be the difference between regulatory success and catastrophic non-compliance. European AI Act Compliance Course: From Basics…