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Plain-language guides and regulation updates for teams that build or use AI in the EU.
EU AI Act Article 50: Transparency and Labelling
Article 50 applies since 2 August 2026: chatbot disclosure, AI content marking and deepfake labels. Who must do what, the Code of Practice and 2 December 2026.
EU AI Act for SMEs and Startups: What Actually Applies
The EU AI Act applies to a 20-person startup as much as a multinational, with SME support: reduced conformity fees, sandbox priority, lower fine caps.
EU AI Act Fines: The Three-Tier Penalty Structure
EU AI Act fines reach €35M or 7% of global turnover. The three-tier structure under Article 99, what triggers each tier, and the caps for SMEs and small mid-caps.
How to Build an AI System Inventory
Every EU AI Act compliance step starts with an AI system inventory. How to build one, what to include, and the gaps that trip up mid-market teams.
Conformity Assessment for High-Risk AI: Step by Step
Every high-risk AI system needs a conformity assessment. Internal control vs notified body, the CE marking process and EU database registration.
GPAI Provider Obligations: What's Already Live
GPAI model obligations have applied since August 2025, apart from the high-risk track. What providers must do, and what changes for systemic-risk models.
Prohibited AI Practices: The Full Article 5 List
Article 5 bans eight AI practices outright, with no risk tier and no grace period. The complete list in plain language, and how to check your systems.
FRIA: When and How to Document
Many high-risk AI deployers need a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment. Typical triggers, structure, and how a FRIA connects to Annex IV.
Provider vs Deployer: EU AI Act Roles
The EU AI Act splits duties between providers and deployers. Which obligations sit with your vendor, which stay with you, and how to close the gaps.
AI Act Risk Classification Guide
Understand the EU AI Act's 4 risk tiers and Annex III high-risk categories. Learn how to classify your AI systems correctly and avoid common misclassifications.
EU AI Act Compliance Cost Guide
EU AI Act compliance costs range from €50K to €200K for mid-market companies. See the full cost breakdown, DIY vs platform comparison, and how to reduce spend.
Annex IV Documentation Checklist
Annex IV requires 8 documentation sections for every high-risk AI system. Use this checklist to close gaps before obligations apply in December 2027.
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