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EU AI Act: First Comprehensive AI Regulatory Framework
The EU AI Act is the first comprehensive global regulatory framework for AI. It addresses risks and promotes trustworthy AI in Europe. The risk-based approach distinguishes four risk levels, prohibits certain practices, and imposes strict requirements for high-risk systems. The regulation entered into force on 1 August 2024 and will be fully applicable in two years.
EU AI Act legal text, articles and annexesHigh-risk AI, classification and risk levelsGPAI, AI Office and Code of PracticeTransparency, labelling and AI literacyStandards, harmonised norms and conformity
Why it matters
Organisations must comply with risk classifications, prohibitions, and requirements for high-risk systems. The AI Act affects providers, deployers, and authorities.
Metadata
| Publisher | European Commission / DG CONNECT |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Draft/proposal |
| Document type | Law |
| Jurisdiction | EU |
| Topics | Prohibited practices, High-risk AI, Transparency, GPAI, AI literacy, Standards, Governance |
| Roles | Provider, Deployer, Public authority |
| Discovered | 2026-05-23T09:40:20Z |
| Last checked | 2026-05-23T20:34:18Z |
| Link status | ok |