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EU AI Act - High-Risk AI Systems Compliance

EU AI Act📅 August 2, 2026📅157days

Description

The majority of the EU AI Act rules come into force on August 2, 2026. Requirements for Annex III high-risk AI systems become enforceable, including AI used in employment, credit decisions, education, and law enforcement contexts. Organizations must have quality management systems, risk management frameworks, technical documentation, conformity assessments, and EU database registrations in place.

Requirements

  • Implement quality management system for AI
  • Establish risk management framework for high-risk AI systems
  • Prepare technical documentation per Annex IV
  • Complete conformity assessments
  • Register AI systems in EU database

Applicable To

AI System DevelopersAI System DeployersOrganizations using AI in EUBiometrics CompaniesHR Technology Providers

Penalty Information

âš Up to EUR 35 million or 7% of global annual turnover for prohibited AI practices; up to EUR 15 million or 3% for other violations.
157
days remaining
August 2, 2026

Framework

EU AI Act

European Union Artificial Intelligence Act