EU AI Act Insights
Expert analysis of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act for compliance officers, CTOs, DPOs, and legal counsel at SMEs. Written by practitioners, not marketers.
EU AI Act August 2026 Deadline — What SMEs Must Do Now
154 days until full enforcement of high-risk AI system requirements. This is the concrete action plan for SMEs who haven't started compliance yet — prioritized by what regulators will check first.
All 8 Prohibited AI Practices Under Article 5 — Explained With Examples
These bans are already in force since February 2025. Penalties reach €35 million or 7% of global turnover. Each prohibition explained with real-world examples so you can audit your own AI systems.
High-Risk AI Systems: The Complete Annex III Checklist
Eight areas covering employment, credit scoring, law enforcement, education, critical infrastructure, and more. If your AI system touches any of these, you have mandatory obligations under Articles 8-15.
EU AI Act vs ISO 42001 vs NIST AI RMF — How They Map Together
Three frameworks, significant overlap, different origins. How to leverage existing ISO 42001 or NIST AI RMF work to accelerate EU AI Act compliance — and where the gaps remain.
Digital Omnibus Proposal: Will High-Risk Deadlines Move to December 2027?
The November 2025 proposal could conditionally push back high-risk system deadlines by 16 months. What it means, what the conditions are, and why you should not slow down compliance work.
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