FAQ
Common questions about the EU AI Act
- What is the EU AI Act?
- The EU AI Act is the EU's first comprehensive regulation for artificial intelligence. It has been in force since August 2024 and applies in stages: the prohibitions since February 2025, the transparency obligations since August 2026, the high-risk obligations from December 2027. It sorts AI systems into risk classes, from unacceptable risk (banned) to minimal risk (few obligations).
- What penalties apply for violations?
- Violations can be fined up to 35 million euros or 7% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
- Who is affected by the EU AI Act?
- Any company that develops, distributes or uses AI systems, regardless of size. SMEs that use chatbots, AI-generated content or automated decisions can be affected too.