The European Commission's AI Board published new implementation guidelines for high-risk AI systems, clarifying scope fo
The Story
r financial services and HR, effective Q3 2026.
Why It Matters
If you're an SMB in finance or HR, your internal AI tools (even Copilot's advanced features) might soon be deemed 'high-risk.' The August 2026 deadline for core AI Act compliance is real, and the clock is ticking faster for some. 'Experimentation' is over; now it's about governed deployment.
What To Do About It
I can assess your existing AI tools against new high-risk definitions,
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