Only 8 of 27 EU member states are on track for the August 2 AI Act deadline, when full enforcement of high-risk AI rules and mandatory transparency obligations begins across Europe.
Why It Matters
If your business uses AI for hiring, contract screening, customer risk scoring, or any automated decision-making touching people, you likely run a high-risk system under the Act. Penalties reach 15 million euros or 3 percent of global turnover.
What To Do About It
Start now with an AI system mapping exercise. List every AI tool in your stack that makes or influences decisions. I can help you classify risk levels and prioritize what needs documentation before August. Waiting until July is too late.
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