
Understanding how the EU AI Act leverages the Brussels Effect to establish global AI compliance standards, mandatory requirements for international businesses, and the critical role of automated compliance solutions. The European Union AI Act represents the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence regulation, and its influence extends far beyond European borders through a phenomenon known as…

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…

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…

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…