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Binding legal text, article pages, annex-related resources and official EU AI Act explorer pages.
The AI Act requires providers and deployers of AI systems to implement measures for developing AI competence. AI competence includes understanding, skills and knowledge to use AI systems appropriately and minimize risks. The regulation does not prescribe standardized training or competence levels.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Federal Network Agency provides definitions for the AI Act, including explanations of AI systems, involved actors, and biometric technologies. The document serves as an information source for implementing the EU AI Act.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The document outlines the enforcement functions of the AI Office for GPAI models and AI systems. It clarifies responsibilities, investigative powers, sanctioning options, and monitoring tools. Enforcement begins on 2 August 2026.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The Federal Network Agency provides a complaints office for AI applications to support companies and users with questions regarding the AI Act. The service includes FAQs, contact options, and a focus on SMEs.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Federal Network Agency prepares the implementation of the EU AI Act in Germany. The regulation governs AI systems based on risk, with strict requirements for transparency and safety at high risk levels. 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 Federal Network Agency presents AI real labs as an innovation tool under the EU AI Act. Real labs allow companies to test AI systems under real conditions and clarify legal issues in advance. A pilot project and the EUSAiR pilot project provide practical insights.
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 EU AI Act promotes trustworthy AI, protects health and fundamental rights, and establishes uniform rules. It applies to providers, operators, and distributors of AI systems from August 2, 2025. Deadlines and guidelines are defined until 2028.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Federal Network Agency prepares the implementation of the EU AI Act in Germany. The regulation governs AI systems based on risk, with strict requirements for transparency and safety at high risk levels. Full applicability 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 the criteria under Article 6 of the AI Act and provide practical examples.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission's draft guidelines assist providers and users 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 European Commission provides FAQs on implementing the EU AI Act. The regulation addresses risks to health, safety, and fundamental rights. It regulates prohibited AI systems, high-risk applications, transparency requirements, and general-purpose AI models.
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 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 development of a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice under the AI Act. Nearly 1,000 stakeholders discussed transparency, copyright, risk assessment, and mitigation measures in an online plenary. The code will be developed in four working groups and is expected to be published in April 2025.
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 GPAI Code of Practice supports providers in complying with AI Act requirements for safety, transparency, and copyright. Developed through a multi-stakeholder process, it includes three chapters, with safety and security applying only to providers with systemic risks.
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 General-Purpose AI Code of Practice supports providers in complying with AI Act requirements on transparency, safety, and copyright. Published on July 10, 2025, it consists of three chapters.
Source: European Commission / AI Office
The European AI Office supports the development of trustworthy AI solutions, protects people from risks, and implements the AI Act. It promotes GPAI regulations and strengthens international cooperation.
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 EU AI Act establishes a legal framework with four risk levels to ensure AI safety and fundamental rights. It promotes innovation and trust through clear rules for developers and users. Implementation starts on 2 August 2026.
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 is either a safety component or listed in Annex III. Exceptions apply if no significant risk exists. Providers must document their assessment and provide it to authorities upon request.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 5 of the EU AI Act prohibits certain AI systems that violate fundamental rights, such as manipulative, exploitative, or social scoring practices. This includes AI systems for criminal risk assessment, untargeted data scraping for facial recognition, and real-time biometric identification in public spaces. Exceptions are possible if legal safeguards are followed.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 4 of the EU AI Act addresses AI literacy. Providers and deployers of AI systems must ensure their staff and third parties have sufficient knowledge. Measures must consider technical competence, 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 'General-Purpose AI'. The definitions ensure consistent application of the regulation. The summaries are not legally binding.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The EU AI Act defines the scope for AI systems and general-purpose AI models. It applies to providers, users, and distributors in the EU market, excluding military use, research, and private use. Certain categories are excluded.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 1 of the EU AI Act defines the regulation's scope and objectives. It aims to create a unified market for trustworthy AI systems that protect health, safety, and fundamental rights while promoting innovation and consumer protection.
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 FAQs address common questions on enforcement and governance of the EU AI Act. They cover the responsibilities of the AI Office, EDPS, and national authorities, the establishment of complaint and whistleblower tools, and the application of rules for GPAI models and high-risk AI systems.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The EU AI Act legislation is implemented progressively, with the full application of the main milestones by 2 August 2028. The timeline accounts for amendments introduced by the Digital Omnibus on AI.
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