What is the EU AI Act?
The AI Act is the world's first comprehensive regulation for artificial intelligence. It sets new standards for responsible and ethical AI use that takes into account the fundamental rights of EU citizens.
Legal Certainty
Clear legal framework for the use of AI systems in the EU
Risk-Based
Requirements based on the risk potential of AI systems
Human-Centered
Focus on protecting fundamental rights, health, and safety
EU-Wide Validity
Applies to all companies whose AI systems are used in the EU
Who is covered by the EU AI Act?
The EU AI Act applies to all economic actors in the private and public sector. All companies/organizations are affected as soon as their AI systems or AI models are used or distributed in the EU or people in the EU are affected by them.
Providers
Developers and manufacturers of AI systems
Operators
Companies that use AI systems
Importers
Distributors of AI systems in the EU
The most important key features
Everything you need for successful EU AI Act compliance
Role-Based Learning Paths
E-learning modules differentiated by roles and responsibilities for optimal knowledge transfer
Certificates
Automatic certificate generation with QR code validation for audit evidence
Full Audit Trail
Complete documentation of all compliance activities for auditors
Four Risk Levels for AI Systems
The AI Act follows a risk-based approach. The higher the risk, the stricter the regulations.
Examples
- Social scoring based on behavior
- Manipulation of human behavior
- Predictive policing through profiling
- Untargeted scraping of facial images
- Emotion recognition in the workplace
- Real-time remote biometric identification systems
Examples
- Biometric identification
- Critical infrastructure
- Education and vocational training
- Employment and HR management
- Access to services
- Law enforcement and migration
Examples
- Chatbots and virtual assistants
- AI-generated content
- Emotion recognition systems
- Biometric categorization
- Deep fakes
- Recommendation systems
Examples
- Spam filters
- Video games with AI
- Inventory management systems
- Simple automation
- AI-powered search engines
- Product recommendations
Significant Penalties for Non-Compliance
The EU AI Act provides for drastic fines for violations. The amount depends on the severity of the violation and can be existentially threatening.
Prohibited AI Practices
Violations of AI Act Obligations
False or Incomplete Information
The Maximum Principle Applies
The supervisory authorities impose the higher amount in each case—either the fixed amount or the percentage of global annual turnover. For large companies, penalties can therefore reachbillions.
Protect your company from existentially threatening penalties
With our e-learning platform, you can effectively train your employees and ensure that your company meets all requirements of the EU AI Act.
Requirements & Measures
These measures are necessary to ensure compliance with the EU AI Act.
Mandatory since February 2, 2025: All employees who work with AI systems must have AI competence.
For high-risk AI systems, a comprehensive risk management system must be established.
Strict requirements for data quality, management, and security must be met.
Comprehensive technical documentation and records are mandatory.
AI systems must be transparent and allow human oversight.
Regular training and proof of AI competence are required.
Checklist for Companies
Inventory
Review which AI systems are used in your company
Strategic Alignment
Define how AI should be used in the future
Employee Training
Ensure the necessary AI competence
Documentation
Keep verifiable records of all training
Risk Classification
Assess the risk of your AI systems
Continuous Monitoring
Implement ongoing compliance checks
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most important questions about the EU AI Act and our compliance solution