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Everything you need to know about EU artificial intelligence regulation

EU AI Act by Topic

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Prohibited AI Practices

AI systems posing unacceptable risk that are banned in the EU, including social scoring, manipulative techniques, and biometric categorization.

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high

High-Risk AI Systems

AI systems requiring strict compliance obligations, including risk management, data quality, transparency, and human oversight.

22 articles
limited

Limited-Risk AI Systems

AI systems with transparency obligations — users must know they are interacting with AI, including chatbots, deepfakes, and generative AI.

3 articles
gpai

General-Purpose AI (GPAI)

General-purpose models like large language models (LLMs) with specific transparency and systemic risk assessment obligations.

5 articles
governance

Governance & Enforcement

Institutional framework for enforcing the EU AI Act, including the AI Office, national authorities, sandboxes, and penalties.

36 articles

Guidelines

GUIDELINENEW

Omnibus VII — What Changed in the EU AI Act

Overview of amendments to the EU AI Act adopted through the Omnibus VII package in March 2026 — new deadlines, simplification for small businesses, and changes to prohibited practices.

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GUIDELINE

Nudifier Ban — New Prohibition in Article 5 of the EU AI Act

Omnibus VII adds a new prohibition under Art. 5(1)(i) of the EU AI Act — AI systems that generate sexually explicit images/videos without consent (nudifiers, deepfake pornography).

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GUIDELINE

AI Literacy — Article 4 of the EU AI Act in Detail

Detailed analysis of Article 4 of the EU AI Act on AI literacy — who must have a programme, what it means in practice, best practices for implementation, and programme examples.

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GUIDELINE

Guidelines on High-Risk AI Systems

Official European Commission guidelines for implementing obligations related to high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689), including classification, requirements, and practical examples.

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GUIDELINE

Guidelines on Transparency Obligations for AI Systems

European Commission guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of AI systems under Article 50 of the EU AI Act, including labelling of AI-generated content and the Code of Practice.

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GUIDELINE

Frequently Asked Questions about the EU AI Act — AI Office

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the EU AI Act provided by the European AI Office, including application deadlines, obligations for different actors, and the compliance process.

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GUIDELINE

Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI)

The Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI models is a voluntary instrument that helps GPAI model providers demonstrate compliance with their obligations under the EU AI Act.

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GUIDELINE

Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices

European Commission guidelines on prohibited artificial intelligence practices under Article 5 of the EU AI Act, with legal interpretations and practical examples.

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Standards

STANDARD

CEN/CENELEC Harmonised Standards for AI

Overview of harmonised standards being developed by CEN and CENELEC to support the implementation of the EU AI Act, including quality management systems, risk management, and technical requirements.

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STANDARD

ISO/IEC 42001 — Artificial Intelligence Management System

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the first international standard for artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS), helping organisations establish, implement, and continuously improve a responsible approach to AI systems.

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STANDARD

ISO/IEC 23894 — AI System Risk Management

ISO/IEC 23894:2023 provides guidance on managing risks specific to artificial intelligence throughout the entire AI system lifecycle, building upon the ISO 31000 framework.

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STANDARD

NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)

The NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) is a voluntary framework from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology for managing AI system risks, built on four functions: Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage.

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ISO/IEC 22989 — Artificial Intelligence Concepts and Terminology

ISO/IEC 22989:2022 is a foundational standard for artificial intelligence that defines over 110 key concepts and terms, ensuring a common language for all stakeholders in the AI ecosystem.

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