Governance, Law & Compliance
EU AI Act
A European Union law that sets rules for AI, with different requirements for different levels of risk.
Example
A provider assesses which requirements apply to an intended AI use.
Why people use it
It sets responsibilities for organizations developing or using AI in covered situations.
What you'll hear
“We need to understand which AI Act rules apply.”
What this means for you
Use the current legal text and qualified review for a specific following the rules decision.
Can you control it?
No
No direct control. This describes a wider issue, concept or result rather than something you can simply switch on or off in a tool.
Common questions
- Can the same organization have several responsibilities under the law?
- Yes. Its responsibilities can depend on whether it builds, supplies or uses a particular AI system.
- Can it apply to a company outside Europe?
- Yes. Some obligations can apply when a company's AI is supplied or used within the law's scope.
- Does it ban all high-risk AI?
- No. Some uses are prohibited, while other high-risk uses are allowed subject to requirements.