The EU AI Act, effective 2 August 2026, applies to any company that places AI systems on the EU market, including firms outside the EU. High‑risk AI systems must undergo conformity assessments, keep technical documentation, and be subject to human oversight, while certain AI uses are prohibited.
The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) became enforceable on 2 August 2026. It covers any company that puts an AI system on the EU market, even if the company is based outside the European Union.
For AI systems classified as high‑risk, the law requires a conformity assessment, the preparation of technical documentation, and ongoing human oversight to ensure safety and compliance. The regulation also bans specific AI applications outright, meaning those uses are not permitted anywhere in the EU.
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- The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) became enforceable on 2 August 2026. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu - It covers any company that puts an AI system on the EU market, even if the company is based outside the European Union. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu - For AI systems classified as high‑risk, the law requires a conformity assessment, the preparation of technical documentation, and ongoing human oversight to ensure safety and compliance. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu - The regulation also bans specific AI applications outright, meaning those uses are not permitted anywhere in the EU.
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