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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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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