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EU AI Act compliance in the EU
The AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. It establishes a horizontal framework for AI systems placed on the EU market, with risk-based obligations ranging from outright bans to transparency requirements.
Enforcement authority
EU AI Office (European Commission) + national market surveillance authorities in each member state
Maximum sanctions
EUR 35 million or 7% of turnover for prohibited practices; EUR 15 million or 3% for other violations; EUR 7.5 million or 1.5% for incorrect information.
Key obligations
What EU AI Act requires from organizations operating in the EU.
Prohibited AI practices banned from February 2025 (social scoring, real-time biometric identification)
High-risk AI systems must undergo conformity assessment before market placement
General-purpose AI models must provide technical documentation and comply with copyright rules
Transparency obligations for chatbots, deepfakes, and emotion recognition systems
Establish AI regulatory sandboxes at national level by August 2026
Local context in the EU
The EU AI Office coordinates enforcement and provides guidance. The AI Pact allows companies to voluntarily commit to AI Act principles ahead of legal deadlines. National competent authorities must be designated by August 2025.
EU AI Act by industry in the EU
Frequently asked questions
How does EU AI Act apply in the EU?
The AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. It establishes a horizontal framework for AI systems placed on the EU market, with risk-based obligations ranging from outright bans to transparency requirements.
Who enforces EU AI Act in the EU?
EU AI Office (European Commission) + national market surveillance authorities in each member state
What are the penalties for EU AI Act non-compliance?
EUR 35 million or 7% of turnover for prohibited practices; EUR 15 million or 3% for other violations; EUR 7.5 million or 1.5% for incorrect information.
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