The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. If you build or deploy AI in Europe, here's what matters.
Risk Classification
Banned: Social scoring, real-time biometric surveillance
High Risk: Hiring AI, credit scoring, medical devices, law enforcement
Limited Risk: Chatbots (must disclose), deepfakes (must label)
Minimal Risk: Spam filters, game AI — no obligations
GPAI Obligations (Active Since Aug 2025)
If you build foundation models:
- Technical documentation (architecture, training data, evaluation)
- Transparency to downstream deployers
- Copyright compliance (respect opt-outs)
- Safety testing for systemic risk models
Penalties
- Up to 35M euros or 7% global turnover for banned practices
- Up to 15M euros or 3% for high-risk violations
- Up to 7.5M euros or 1.5% for incorrect information
Automated Compliance Check
CompliPilot scans 200+ AI Act requirements automatically:
- Risk classification
- Documentation gaps
- Transparency checks
- GDPR alignment
Free: 3 scans/month at complipilot.dev
Common Mistakes
- Assuming you're minimal risk (many AI features are high-risk)
- Ignoring GPAI obligations (fine-tuning triggers requirements)
- Waiting for full enforcement (Aug 2026)
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How is your team preparing for the AI Act?
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