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The EU AI Act is here. Are you ready?

The world's first comprehensive AI regulatory framework is now in force. We help CIOs and senior executives assess risk, achieve compliance, and turn regulation into competitive advantage.

Understand the risk tiers

What is the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act is the first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence anywhere in the world. It establishes legally binding rules for AI systems placed on the EU market or used in ways that affect people in the EU.

It applies extraterritorially — meaning global companies may be subject to the Act when their AI systems affect EU users, similar to GDPR.

Aug 2024
Entered into force
27
EU member states
€35M
Maximum fine
7%
Of global turnover
Risk-Based Classification

Obligations scale with risk

The core principle: the higher the risk, the stricter the requirements.

Unacceptable

Prohibited outright

Social scoring, subliminal manipulation, certain biometric systems

Must be discontinued

High Risk

Strictest compliance requirements

Health, transport, law enforcement, employment, credit scoring

Conformity assessment, CE marking, registration

Limited Risk

Transparency obligations

Chatbots, emotion recognition, deepfake generators

Users must be informed they're interacting with AI

Minimal Risk

Few specific obligations

Spam filters, AI in games, inventory management

General rules and best practices apply

Phased Implementation

Key compliance deadlines

Aug 2024
Entered into force
Feb 2025
Prohibited AI practices banned
Current phase
Aug 2025
GPAI model obligations apply
Aug 2026
High-risk AI (Annex III) requirements
Aug 2027
Full enforcement
Scope

Who must comply?

The Act applies to multiple roles in the AI value chain — and can reach companies outside the EU if their AI systems are used or have effects within the EU.

Providers

Developers and suppliers of AI systems

Deployers

Organizations using AI systems commercially

Importers

Companies bringing AI into the EU market

Distributors

Entities in the EU supply chain

Requirements

What the Act requires

Governance & Compliance

  • AI governance and risk management processes for high-risk systems
  • Quality data governance to prevent bias and ensure data integrity
  • Technical documentation, logs and traceability throughout the AI lifecycle

Transparency & Human Oversight

  • Clear explanations of AI functionality and limitations to users
  • Meaningful human oversight for high-risk AI
  • Labeling and user communication standards

Conformity & Certification

  • Pre-market conformity assessment for high-risk systems
  • CE marking to indicate compliance
  • Registration in EU database before market placement
Executive Guidance

Strategic priorities for CIOs

Turn compliance into competitive advantage with proactive, strategic action.

Risk Assessment & Inventory

Map all AI systems (internal and third-party) to the Act's risk categories.

Governance & Compliance Readiness

Build or enhance AI governance frameworks, risk controls, documentation and audit trails.

Data Governance & Ethical AI

Institute strong processes for data quality, bias mitigation and monitoring.

Contracts & Supply Chain

Update vendor contracts to ensure compliance responsibilities are clear.

Transparency & Stakeholder Communication

Ensure transparency in labeling, user communication and redress mechanisms.

Talent & AI Literacy

Upskill teams on ethical AI, regulatory requirements and operational changes.

Risks of Non-Compliance

The cost of getting it wrong

Beyond fines, non-compliance brings reputational damage and operational disruption.

€35M or 7% of global turnover
Prohibited AI practices
€15M or 3% of global turnover
High-risk system violations
€7.5M or 1.5% of global turnover
Incorrect information to authorities
What We Deliver

Comprehensive compliance support

AI System Inventory

Complete mapping of all AI systems, data flows, and risk classifications across your organization.

Gap Analysis Report

Detailed assessment of compliance gaps against EU AI Act requirements by risk tier.

Compliance Roadmap

Prioritized action plan with timelines aligned to regulatory milestones.

Documentation Templates

Ready-to-use templates for technical documentation, risk assessments, and audit trails.

Governance Framework

Policies, procedures, and organizational structures for ongoing AI governance.

Training Materials

Executive briefings and team training on AI Act obligations and best practices.

Our Process

A structured path to compliance

1

Discovery

Inventory all AI systems, understand business context, and identify stakeholders.

2

Classification

Assess each system against EU AI Act risk tiers and map compliance obligations.

3

Gap Analysis

Identify technical, documentation, and governance gaps against requirements.

4

Roadmap

Deliver prioritized action plan aligned to your timeline and regulatory deadlines.

Executive Takeaway

The EU AI Act represents a major shift in how AI must be governed. Proactive compliance turns regulation into competitive advantage in ethical, trustworthy AI deployment — while avoiding material legal and financial risks.

1
Assess risk exposure and AI inventory
2
Build governance and compliance capabilities
3
Prepare data, documentation and transparency
4
Align procurement, legal and security on obligations
Compliance Assessment

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Get ahead of EU AI Act requirements with a comprehensive risk audit.

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