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EU AI Act Summary & Guidance

The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence. Learn what the regulation covers, how it classifies risks, and the key points organizations need to understand – all in one concise playbook.

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Why the EU AI Act matters

Clear rules, less uncertainty

The EU AI Act establishes a risk-based framework, defining what is prohibited, what counts as high risk, and what obligations apply. Companies gain a clear roadmap for understanding requirements

Protect your business and your people

With fines of up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover, compliance is critical. Meeting EU AI Act requirements safeguards your reputation while fostering trust in AI use.

From awareness to action

This EU AI Act summary offers practical guidance – helping you design governance policies, train staff, and manage AI risks effectively.

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Your guide to the EU AI Act

The EU AI Act regulates AI across all 27 EU member states, applying to providers, deployers, and importers. It classifies AI into four categories – from minimal to unacceptable risk – with strict obligations for high-risk systems. This guide outlines the EU AI Act timeline, enforcement mechanisms, and the compliance culture organizations need to build now.

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Practical guidance to apply the EU AI Act

The EU AI Act requires companies to move beyond high-level commitments and embed compliance into everyday operations. These four steps help organizations translate legal requirements into actionable practices that reduce risk, protect people, and strengthen trust.

  • Develop clear AI policies

    Start with a governance framework that defines how AI may and may not be used in your organization. Policies should emphasize transparency, accountability, and fairness, while making clear connections to data protection rules such as the GDPR. Include provisions for monitoring and risk assessments, assign responsibilities for oversight, and establish escalation paths for incidents. By setting expectations from the top, companies ensure AI use is both responsible and  aligned with EU guidance.

Develop clear AI policies

Start with a governance framework that defines how AI may and may not be used in your organization. Policies should emphasize transparency, accountability, and fairness, while making clear connections to data protection rules such as the GDPR. Include provisions for monitoring and risk assessments, assign responsibilities for oversight, and establish escalation paths for incidents. By setting expectations from the top, companies ensure AI use is both responsible and  aligned with EU guidance.

The EU AI Act in numbers

Key figures showing the regulation’s scope and impact.

  • 27

    EU member states bound by the EU AI Act

  • 4

    risk categories for AI systems – from minimal to unacceptable.

  • €35 MM

    maximum fine for violations of the regulation.

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Understanding the EU AI Act isn’t just about avoiding penalties – it’s about ensuring responsible AI use that earns trust and supports innovation.

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