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EU AI Act compliance in the US

The EU AI Act classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes obligations on providers, deployers, and importers of AI systems in the EU market.

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Enforcement authority

National AI supervisory authorities (to be designated by each member state)

Maximum sanctions

Up to EUR 35 million or 7% of global annual turnover for prohibited AI practices.

Key obligations

What EU AI Act requires from organizations operating in the US.

Classify your AI systems by risk category (unacceptable, high, limited, minimal)
Implement conformity assessments for high-risk AI systems
Maintain technical documentation and human oversight
Register high-risk AI systems in the EU database
Implement transparency obligations for AI-generated content

Local context in the US

The AI Act enters into force in phases: prohibited practices from Feb 2025, high-risk obligations from Aug 2026.

EU AI Act by industry in the US

Retail & Consumer GoodsHealthTechInsuranceEnergy & UtilitiesCosmetics & Personal CareElectronics & Connected Devices

Frequently asked questions

How does EU AI Act apply in the US?

The EU AI Act classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes obligations on providers, deployers, and importers of AI systems in the EU market.

Who enforces EU AI Act in the US?

National AI supervisory authorities (to be designated by each member state)

What are the penalties for EU AI Act non-compliance?

Up to EUR 35 million or 7% of global annual turnover for prohibited AI practices.

Read our complete EU AI Act compliance guide

EU AI Act in other jurisdictions

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