EU AI Act
The EU AI Act is a really chunky document, hundreds of pages long. It is also very technical - in the way it talks about what AI is, and the rules it puts in place. It is trying to create an enviroment where innovation can thrive AND the humans can still keep their fundamental rights. Not an easy balance.
If you're not ready for the content on this page, read GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE EU AI ACT first!
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Provider & deployer
Depending on how the buisnes is developing or using AI, it may need to comply with provider or deployer obligations (or both!)
If you’re not sure if you’re a provider or deployer see the deep dive below!
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High risk & limited risk AI
There are different compliance obligations, depending on whether AI is high risk or limited risk (or started as one and became another!)
If you’re not sure what level of risk your AI is see the deep dive below!
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Identifying your AI role
Every business touching AI needs to understand how it is classified under the EU AI Act: provider, deployer, importer, distributor, product manufacturer or authorised representative
This determines which compliance obligations apply, particularly for providers and deployers
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Identifying your AI risk category
Every business touching AI also needs to understand how that AI is classified under the EU AI Act: banned, high risk or limited risk
This determines compliance obligations, particularly for high-risk AI systems and general purpose AI models