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EU Artificial Intelligence Act

In force since 1 August 2024

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Quick Reference

The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation. It classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes requirements accordingly. Applies to providers, deployers, importers, and distributors of AI systems in the EU market.

Applies to: Anyone placing AI systems on EU market or affecting EU persons

Key rules:

  • Certain AI uses are prohibited outright [Art 5]
  • High-risk AI systems must meet strict requirements [Arts 8-15]
  • Limited-risk AI must disclose AI involvement [Art 50]
  • General-purpose AI models have specific obligations [Arts 51-56]
  • Heavy fines for non-compliance [Art 99]
QuestionAnswerCitation
Is my AI system regulated?Depends on risk levelArt 6
Is my use case prohibited?Check prohibited listArt 5
Need to register high-risk AI?Yes, in EU databaseArt 49
Need to tell users it’s AI?Yes, for certain usesArt 50
Maximum fine?€35M or 7% global turnoverArt 99
When does it apply?Phased: 2025-2027Art 113

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Key Articles

ArticleTitleLink
Art 1Subject matterFull text
Art 2ScopeFull text
Art 3DefinitionsFull text
Art 5Prohibited AI practicesFull text
Art 6Classification rules for high-risk AIFull text
Art 9Risk management systemFull text
Art 10Data and data governanceFull text
Art 13Transparency and informationFull text
Art 14Human oversightFull text
Art 26Obligations of deployersFull text
Art 50Transparency obligationsFull text
Art 51Classification of GPAI modelsFull text
Art 53Obligations for GPAI providersFull text
Art 55Systemic risk obligationsFull text
Art 99PenaltiesFull text
Art 113Entry into force and applicationFull text

Annexes

AnnexTitleLink
Annex IHarmonised Union legislationFull text
Annex IICriminal offences (Art 5 biometric exceptions)Full text
Annex IIIHigh-risk AI systemsFull text
Annex IVTechnical documentationFull text
Annex VEU declaration of conformityFull text
Annex VIIIInformation for high-risk registrationFull text
Annex XITechnical documentation for GPAIFull text
Annex XIITransparency information for GPAIFull text
Annex XIIICriteria for systemic risk GPAIFull text

All 113 articles and 13 annexes available in /regulations/eu/ai-act/articles/ and /regulations/eu/ai-act/annexes/

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