Key Points of the EU AI Act: Staggered Implementation and Business Preparations
The EU AI Act is set to enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Here’s a concise overview of what businesses need to know:
Staggered Application:
- Chapters I and II: Effective 6 months after entry into force.
- Chapter III Section 4, Chapter V, Chapter VII, Chapter XII, Article 78: Effective 12 months after entry into force.
- Article 6(1) and corresponding obligations: Effective 36 months after entry into force.
What Businesses Should Do:
- Immediate Actions:
- Understand the Act: Familiarize with the requirements and timelines.
- Assess AI Systems: Identify AI systems that fall under the Act’s categories, such as high-risk AI.
- Within 6 Months:
- Compliance with Chapters I and II: Implement general provisions and initial compliance measures.
- Within 12 Months:
- Governance and Conformity: Set up governance structures and conformity assessment systems.
- Within 36 Months:
- High-Risk AI Systems: Ensure compliance with Article 6(1) and related obligations.
- Ongoing:
- Post-Market Monitoring: Establish continuous monitoring and reporting systems.
Importance:
- Safety and Rights: Ensures AI systems are safe and respect fundamental rights.
- Trust and Transparency: Builds trust in AI technologies through clear rules.
- Innovation and Competitiveness: Supports human-centric AI innovation.
- Legal Certainty: Reduces legal uncertainties with clear guidelines.
The EU AI Act’s phased implementation allows businesses to adapt gradually, ensuring AI systems are safe, transparent, and trustworthy, ultimately fostering innovation and protecting fundamental rights.
- Logáil isteach chun tráchtanna a phostáil
- Clibeanna
- EU AI Act