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Applicability of the EU AI Act

The modern business environment necessitates organizations to be highly proactive in all matters relevant to them. The same principle applies to regulatory compliance, where businesses need to be aware of how the latest regulations apply to them and what changes they'll need to make within their current operations to remain compliant.

Most businesses find themselves in a challenging position regarding the AI Act, unsure of the specific obligations they’re subject to owing to the AI Act’s unorthodox approach to applicability and how varied the relevant obligations can be depending on an organization’s relationship with the AI system.

Securiti’s infographic helps with the first and the most important step of regulatory compliance: assessing the applicability of a regulation. Once you have determined if and in what capacity the EU AI Act applies to you, Securiti can enable you to identify and comply with the relevant obligations.

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Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024, commonly referred to as ‘the EU AI Act’, is the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation. Laying down a uniform legal framework for the development and use of AI, the EU AI Act entered into force on August 01, 2024, and will become applicable in a graduated approach.

This infographic will help you determine the applicability of the EU AI Act by visualizing applicability triggers for different types of covered entities. By following the flowchart, you can determine whether and in what capacity you are subject to the provisions of the EU AI Act.

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to the EU AI Act Applicability

The AI Act will enter into force on 01 August 2024, the 20th day following its publication in the EU Official Journal. However, different provisions of the AI Act will become applicable in a graduated manner starting from 02 February 2025.

The AI Act defines four distinct risk categories: minimal, limited, high, and unacceptable. Each categorization carries specific compliance obligations, requiring organizations to undertake various measures. AI systems classified as high or unacceptable face the strictest obligations, which include thorough documentation and regular conformity assessments.

AI developers based outside the EU will also be subject to the AI Act’s provisions if the output produced by their AI systems is used in the EU.

Yes, certain AI systems are exempt from the AI Act’s provisions. These include AI systems that are deemed to be essential for safeguarding public security or are to be used exclusively for military purposes.

Penalties for non-compliance with the AI Act’s provisions can be quite severe, including fines as high as 6% of the organization's global annual turnover.

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