Law
EU AI Act: First Comprehensive AI Regulatory Framework
The EU AI Act is the first comprehensive legal framework for AI globally. It addresses risks and promotes trustworthy AI. The Act classifies AI systems by risk levels, prohibits certain practices, and imposes strict requirements for high-risk systems. The regulation is part of a broader package of AI governance measures.
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 classification, prohibitions, and requirements for high-risk AI systems. The 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 | 2026-07-09T18:16:09Z |
| Link status | ok |