Implementation of EU AI Act Begins as Regulated Companies Enter First Formal Compliance Review Cycle

Companies subject to the European Union AI Act have begun their first official compliance review cycle, marking a fundamental shift from the preparation and planning phase to actual practical implementation.

The EU AI Act is the first of its kind globally in its comprehensiveness, classifying artificial intelligence systems according to the level of risk they pose, and imposing a series of technical, regulatory, and supervisory requirements on companies developing and using those systems.

Current compliance assessments include verifying that high-risk AI systems meet the transparency, accountability, and safety standards specified in the law, while competent authorities in member states oversee the review procedures.

This step coincides with growing international debate over the need for clear legal frameworks governing the use of artificial intelligence, amid increasing reliance on this technology in vital sectors such as health, finance, and infrastructure.

What do these terms mean?

Compliance Assessment: An official examination conducted by a competent authority to verify that a system complies with the required legal standards and requirements. High-Risk AI Systems: Those used in sensitive areas such as employment decision-making, medical diagnosis, or infrastructure control, which are subject to stricter requirements under the law.