Does the EU AI Act apply to non-EU companies?

Yes. If your AI system is used by people in the EU or affects people in the EU, the Act applies regardless of where your company is based.

When does the EU AI Act come into force?

The Act entered into force in August 2024. Most obligations for high-risk AI systems apply from August 2026, with some provisions (like GPAI model rules) applying sooner.

What is a 'high-risk' AI system under the Act?

High-risk systems include AI used in hiring, credit scoring, education, critical infrastructure, biometrics, and law enforcement. Most small team tools like internal chatbots are lower risk.

What should small teams do right now?

Start with an AI inventory: list every AI tool your team uses, classify its risk level, and document your data practices. That's 80% of the compliance work for most small teams.

EU AI Act

EU AI Act Compliance for Small Teams

The EU AI Act is the world's first binding AI regulation. Here's everything small teams need to understand: risk tiers, prohibited uses, obligations, and a practical compliance checklist you can start this week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the EU AI Act apply to non-EU companies?: Yes. If your AI system is used by people in the EU or affects people in the EU, the Act applies regardless of where your company is based.
When does the EU AI Act come into force?: The Act entered into force in August 2024. Most obligations for high-risk AI systems apply from August 2026, with some provisions (like GPAI model rules) applying sooner.
What is a 'high-risk' AI system under the Act?: High-risk systems include AI used in hiring, credit scoring, education, critical infrastructure, biometrics, and law enforcement. Most small team tools like internal chatbots are lower risk.
What should small teams do right now?: Start with an AI inventory: list every AI tool your team uses, classify its risk level, and document your data practices. That's 80% of the compliance work for most small teams.

EU AI Act

EU AI Act Compliance for Small Teams

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the EU AI Act apply to non-EU companies?: Yes. If your AI system is used by people in the EU or affects people in the EU, the Act applies regardless of where your company is based.
When does the EU AI Act come into force?: The Act entered into force in August 2024. Most obligations for high-risk AI systems apply from August 2026, with some provisions (like GPAI model rules) applying sooner.
What is a 'high-risk' AI system under the Act?: High-risk systems include AI used in hiring, credit scoring, education, critical infrastructure, biometrics, and law enforcement. Most small team tools like internal chatbots are lower risk.
What should small teams do right now?: Start with an AI inventory: list every AI tool your team uses, classify its risk level, and document your data practices. That's 80% of the compliance work for most small teams.

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