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Searchable full overview of all EU AI Act sources collected by CheckCom, including summaries, roles, topics and link status.
On 19 June, the inaugural session of the AI Act Advisory Forum took place. The forum supports the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act, focusing on standardisation and classification of high-risk AI systems. It comprises 174 members from civil society, academia, and industry.
Source: European Commission
The Federal Network Agency prepares the implementation of the EU AI Act in Germany. The regulation governs AI systems on a risk-based approach, with strict requirements for transparency and safety at high risk. Effective from August 2027.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The guidelines clarify the classification of high-risk AI systems and provide practical examples for deployers and providers. The draft is open for public consultation until 23 July 2026.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission has appointed a Scientific Panel and an Advisory Forum to support enforcement of the AI Act. Both bodies advise the Commission's AI Office and national authorities on applying the rules. The Scientific Panel consists of 60 independent experts with experience in frontier AI, engineering, technical auditing, industry, and societal impact. The Advisory Forum provides independent technical expertise on issues such as standardisation and implementation challenges.
Source: European Commission
The EDPB and EDPS provide joint recommendations on data protection aspects of the European Biotech Act proposal. The proposal aims to strengthen the biotechnology industry while ensuring GDPR compliance in clinical trials and AI use.
Source: European Data Protection Board
The EDPB 2025 Annual Report summarises the activities of the Support Pool of Experts (SPE), including completed projects on AI risks, data protection enforcement, and technological tools. The report highlights transparency and cooperation between supervisory authorities.
Source: European Data Protection Board
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) examines security aspects of AI systems. It develops criteria, methods, and recommendations for the secure use of AI in safety-critical areas such as automotive and biometrics. The focus is on transparency, explainability, and standards.
Source: Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
The AI Act provides for AI real labs to foster innovation by allowing companies to test AI systems under real-world conditions and clarify legal issues. The Federal Network Agency conducted a pilot project and offers the EUSAiR pilot project for businesses.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Federal Network Agency explains transparency requirements for AI systems. Providers and deployers must meet specific requirements depending on the application, such as labeling synthetic content or informing affected individuals. Exceptions apply, for example, for criminal law purposes.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Federal Network Agency provides guidelines and best practices for General Purpose AI (GPAI) models under the EU AI Act. These include transparency obligations, copyright regulations, and safety measures. The Code of Practice supports providers in complying with the EU AI Act.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The AI Act categorizes AI systems into four risk levels: unacceptable risk (banned), high risk (strictly regulated), limited risk (transparency obligations), and minimal risk (unregulated). High-risk systems require conformity assessments, while manipulative or surveillance systems are banned from 2025.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The AI Act promotes trustworthy AI in the EU, protects health and fundamental rights, and establishes uniform regulations. It applies to companies, authorities, and organizations using or developing AI. Regulations will be implemented gradually between February 2025 and August 2027.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Federal Network Agency provides information on the EU AI Act, including FAQs, contact details, and fact sheets. The AI Act regulates the development and use of AI systems in the EU from August 2027, focusing on trustworthiness, innovation, and risk minimization.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Federal Network Agency prepares the implementation of the EU AI Act in Germany. The regulation governs AI systems on a risk-based approach to promote trustworthy AI and minimize risks. The regulations will apply in full from August 2027.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Commission has published draft guidelines clarifying the classification of AI systems as high-risk under the AI Act. Based on stakeholder feedback and Member State inputs, the non-binding guidelines support enforcement. A targeted stakeholder consultation runs until 23 July 2026.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission is conducting a consultation until 23 July 2026 on draft guidelines for classifying high-risk AI systems. The goal is to assess the clarity, user-friendliness, and usefulness of the examples in the guidelines. The guidelines aim to support providers, deployers, and authorities in risk assessment.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission has published draft guidelines for classifying artificial intelligence (AI) as high-risk systems. These guidelines aim to help providers and users assess whether a system is classified as high-risk. The guidelines are part of the AI Act and will complement other guidelines for compliance with obligations for high-risk AI systems.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission has opened a consultation on draft guidelines for classifying high-risk AI systems. The goal is to assess the clarity and usefulness of the examples. The guidelines support providers, users, and market surveillance authorities in evaluating whether an AI system should be classified as high-risk. The deadline for feedback has been extended to 23 July 2026.
Source: European Commission
The EU Commission's draft guidelines assist providers, deployers and authorities in assessing whether an AI system qualifies as high-risk. They explain criteria under Article 6 of the AI Act and provide practical examples.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission's draft guidelines assist providers and deployers of AI systems and market surveillance authorities in assessing whether an AI system should be classified as high-risk. They include practical examples and explain criteria under Article 6 of the EU AI Act.
Source: European Commission
The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. It addresses risks to health, safety, and fundamental rights. The FAQ guide explains the scope, prohibited practices, high-risk systems, transparency requirements, and governance. It helps businesses and authorities understand and comply with the regulations.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission has published the third and final draft of the Transparency Code of Practice under the EU AI Act. The code regulates the marking and disclosure of AI-generated content. Stakeholders across the AI value chain discussed technical and legal aspects during working group meetings and workshops.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission promotes harmonised standards for the EU AI Act to simplify compliance. These standards, developed by CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI, will be published from 2026 onwards. They provide legal certainty for providers of high-risk AI systems.
Source: European Commission
The proposed European standard prEN 18286 for an AI quality management system under the EU AI Act has reached the Enquiry stage. It provides a structured approach to conformity with Article 17 of the regulation.
Source: European Commission
CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 is a European technical committee developing standardization deliverables for AI technologies. Its goal is to create harmonized standards aligned with the EU AI Act, enabling manufacturers to achieve presumed conformity.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission promotes harmonized standards for high-risk AI systems to ensure legal certainty and set global benchmarks. CEN and CENELEC are developing standards in ten key areas, including risk management and transparency. Application remains voluntary but offers compliance advantages under the AI Act.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission promotes harmonised standards for AI systems to implement the AI Act. These standards provide legal certainty, reduce costs, and support innovation. CEN and CENELEC are developing standards in ten key areas, including risk management and datasets.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission provides FAQs on general-purpose AI models in the EU AI Act. It explains definitions, risks, obligations for providers, and transition periods. The focus is on transparency, copyright, and risk assessment.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission launches a consultation on a draft Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) providers. The code addresses transparency, copyright rules, risk identification, and mitigation. The AI Office will accompany the code and develop a template for training data summaries.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The European Commission invites participation in drafting the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. The Code will be iteratively developed until April 2025 to facilitate the AI Act's application for general-purpose AI models. Express interest by 25 August 2024.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The European Commission initiated the process for the first Code of Practice for general-purpose AI models under the AI Act. Around 1,000 stakeholders participated in an online plenary to discuss transparency, copyright rules, and risk assessments. The code aims to facilitate compliance with the AI Act's requirements.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice was developed through an inclusive process with over 1000 participants from industry, civil society and authorities. It helps providers comply with the AI Act's requirements for safety, transparency and copyright. The code is voluntary and will be applied from August 2025.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The voluntary EU Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI supports providers in complying with AI Act requirements. It covers transparency, copyright, safety, and security for advanced models. Developed through a multi-stakeholder process, the Code serves as a guideline to facilitate compliance with the AI Act.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The Commission and the AI Board confirm that the GPAI Code of Practice is a suitable voluntary tool for providers to demonstrate compliance with the AI Act. It was developed by independent experts.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice is a voluntary EU Commission guideline developed by 13 independent experts with input from over 1,000 stakeholders. It assists providers in complying with AI Act rules for GPAI from August 2, 2025. The Code includes three chapters on transparency, copyright, and safety.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice was developed by the European AI Office and coordinated by independent experts. It serves as a voluntary tool to support compliance with AI Act provisions for GPAI providers. The process involved over 1000 stakeholders.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The EU initiates the development of the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice with four working groups on transparency, copyright rules, risk identification, technical risk mitigation, and internal risk management. Experts from academia, industry, and civil society will collaborate until April 2025 to create a comprehensive framework.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The voluntary GPAI Code of Practice supports providers of general-purpose AI models in complying with the EU AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency, and copyright. It consists of three chapters and was published on July 10, 2025.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The European Commission is preparing guidelines to support the implementation of the AI Act, promoting compliance and innovation. These include practical instructions on high-risk classification, transparency requirements, and incident reporting.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The EU AI Board is a central advisory body under the AI Act. It coordinates the implementation of regulations and supports cooperation among Member States. The Board provides guidance on implementation and promotes a consistent application of the AI Act.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European Commission has published guidelines for providers of general-purpose AI models (GPAI) to clarify obligations under the AI Act. The guidelines help stakeholders understand applicable requirements and promote innovation. They include clear definitions, a pragmatic approach, and exemptions for open-source models.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The Commission decided to establish a European AI Office within the Commission. The office will be under the Directorate-General for Communication Networks, Content and Technology and subject to its annual management plan. It aims to provide guidance and complement AI system oversight without affecting existing responsibilities.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European Commission is conducting consultations on draft guidelines for transparency obligations of AI systems. The aim is to clarify legal requirements and support compliance, particularly for SMEs.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European AI Office supports the development of trustworthy AI and enforces the AI Act. It promotes innovation, coordinates with member states, and fosters international cooperation.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European AI Office supports the development and adoption of trustworthy AI solutions while protecting citizens from risks. It promotes the implementation of the AI Act, particularly for general-purpose AI (GPAI), and strengthens international cooperation.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European Commission has published guidelines for implementing the AI Act for providers of general-purpose AI models. They clarify obligations in light of the upcoming entry into force on 2 August 2025.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
The European Commission has published guidelines on the definition of AI systems to facilitate the application of the first rules of the EU AI Act. The guidelines are non-binding and intended to evolve based on practical experiences.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
The European Commission has published guidelines on prohibited AI practices under the AI Act. The guidelines clarify unacceptable practices such as harmful manipulation, social scoring, and real-time remote biometric identification. They aim to ensure consistent application of the AI Act across the EU.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
The EU promotes the development and use of safe and trustworthy AI systems. The AI Act follows a risk-based approach to enable innovation while ensuring citizen protection. The AI Continent Action Plan and Apply AI Strategy strengthen AI capabilities and promote adoption in strategic sectors.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
The European Commission has presented an Action Plan for AI and Cybersecurity to promote the safe and responsible use of AI. The plan addresses risks and opportunities of advanced AI models.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
The EU AI Act is the first comprehensive global regulatory framework for AI. It addresses risks and promotes trustworthy AI in Europe. The Act classifies AI systems into four risk levels, prohibits certain practices, and imposes strict requirements for high-risk applications. Implementation proceeds gradually starting in 2025.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
Article 7 of the EU AI Act empowers the European Commission to amend Annex III, which classifies high-risk AI systems. Amendments may be added, removed, or modified if certain criteria are met. This provision is part of the overall AI regulatory framework.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 6 of the EU AI Act defines criteria for classifying AI systems as high-risk. A system is considered high-risk if it functions as a safety component or is listed in Annex III, unless certain exemptions apply. The Commission will publish guidelines for practical implementation by 2026.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 5 of the EU AI Act prohibits AI systems that violate fundamental rights, such as manipulative, exploitative, or social scoring practices. It also bans AI systems for real-time remote biometric identification in public spaces for law enforcement, except in urgent cases. The regulation mandates safeguards and proportionality conditions.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 4 of the EU AI Act requires providers and deployers of AI systems to ensure sufficient AI literacy among their staff and third parties. Measures must consider technical knowledge, experience, training, and the application context.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 3 of the EU AI Act defines key terms such as 'AI system', 'high-risk AI systems', and 'prohibited practices'. The definitions ensure consistent application of the law. The summaries are not legally binding.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The EU AI Act applies to providers, users, and distributors of AI systems in the EU market. It excludes military, research, and private use. The scope covers public and economic actors, but not third countries or national security competences.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 1 of the EU AI Act defines the regulation's subject matter. It establishes the framework for regulating AI systems and models to improve the internal market and promote trustworthy AI that protects health, safety, and fundamental rights.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The document lists national resources and contact points for implementing the EU AI Act in various countries. It names the competent authorities in Cyprus, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The European Commission provides resources for the EU AI Act, including guidelines, webinars, and templates. These materials support providers and users of AI systems in complying with legal requirements.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The AI Act Service Desk FAQs address common questions about general-purpose AI models, AI agent regulation, transparency requirements, and governance. The document assists providers, users, and authorities in implementing the EU AI Act.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The document lists resources for compliance with EU AI Act regulations, including a voluntary code of practice for transparency of AI-generated content, webinars, and reporting templates. It addresses providers and users of generative AI.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The EU AI Act is implemented progressively, with full rollout by August 2027. Key milestones include transparency rules, general-purpose AI regulations, and high-risk systems. Member states must appoint national authorities and adapt penalty laws.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The EU Commission's AI Act Service Desk enables stakeholders to submit questions about the AI Act to the AI Office. Users can log in with EU Login, complete a form, and ask questions in any official EU language. Communication happens via email.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The EU AI Act Explorer is a reference tool for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. It allows users to search for prohibited practices, risk classifications, transparency obligations, and provider/deployer duties. The tool supports compliance with governance and data protection requirements.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The EU AI Act, effective from August 1, 2024, establishes harmonized rules for trustworthy AI. The Single Information Platform supports providers and users in complying with regulations through interactive tools like the Compliance Checker and AI Act Explorer.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 establishes harmonized rules for artificial intelligence to strengthen the internal market and ensure a high level of protection for health, safety, and fundamental rights. It regulates high-risk AI systems and mandates transparency, data protection, and conformity assessment.
Source: EUR-Lex / Europäische Union