Tag: AI Act compliance
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The Short Answer Yes, the EU AI Act can apply to UK businesses and organisations, despite Brexit. While the UK is no longer bound by EU law directly, the Act’s extraterritorial scope means many UK companies must comply when their AI systems affect EU markets or citizens. European AI Act Compliance Course: From Basics to…
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Updated 6 July 2025 – 44 key terms essential for navigating upcoming obligations under AI Act. The EU AI Act is transforming how AI systems are developed, deployed, and governed across Europe and globally. Whether you’re an AI startup founder, compliance officer, lawyer, or data scientist, mastering these 44 key terms is crucial for navigating…
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Updated June 2025 | Essential compliance guide for organisations operating in the European Union The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) represents the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation, but widespread misunderstanding about its requirements is putting businesses at risk. As implementation deadlines approach and some provisions are already in effect, clearing up these…
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“Using foundation models like GPT-4 in healthcare creates a dual compliance challenge: the model itself may be regulated as a general-purpose AI system, while your healthcare application faces high-risk classification under the AI Act.” Julie Gabriel, legal lead, eyreACT. Using foundation models in regulated sectors brings layered compliance risk—you’re not just responsible for your application,…
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The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) represents the world’s first comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence systems. Understanding who qualifies as a “provider” under this regulation is crucial for compliance, as providers bear the most significant responsibilities and potential liabilities under the Act. In this guide, we provide an exhaustive analysis of the “AI…
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“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…
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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…
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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…