Tag: AI Act compliance
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Last updated: August 3, 2025 On August 2, 2025, a critical milestone in European AI regulation takes effect: the EU AI Act’s comprehensive obligations for providers of “new” general-purpose AI models (GPAI models) become legally binding. This represents the second major compliance deadline under the landmark European Union Artificial Intelligence Act, following the February 2025…
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TL;DR: The European Union has taken a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence with the publication of the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice as part of the EU AI Act framework. GPAI Code of Practice is a voluntary code that represents a crucial development in AI governance. It provides industry players with a structured…
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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…
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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,…