Transparency · labelling · training
Documents on transparency obligations, labelling, AI literacy and user information.
According to the EU AI Act, providers and users of AI systems must implement measures to develop AI competence among their staff. AI competence includes understanding, critical evaluation, and responsible use of AI. The regulation does not prescribe standardized training or specific 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
Annex III of the EU AI Act defines criteria for classifying AI systems as high-risk and sets detailed requirements for their development, deployment, and monitoring. It includes 83 specific articles covering risk management, data governance, transparency obligations, and conformity assessment procedures.
Source: European Commission
From 2 August 2026, new transparency rules for AI systems will apply. Chatbots and deepfakes must disclose they are AI-based. AI-generated content will carry machine-readable labels. The measures aim to reduce deception and provide businesses with clear obligations.
Source: European Commission
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
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 based on risk, with strict requirements for transparency and safety at high risk levels. Effective from August 2027.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
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 artificial intelligence (AI) and develops evaluation criteria. The focus is on robustness, transparency and explainability of AI systems and their application in security-critical areas.
Source: Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
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 provides information on the EU AI Act, including FAQs, contact details, and fact sheets. The AI Act regulates the development and use of AI in the EU with a focus on trustworthiness 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, with strict requirements for transparency and safety at high risk. Effective from August 2027.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
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 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 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 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. The first harmonized standard was published on October 30, 2025.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission promotes harmonised standards for high-risk AI systems to ensure legal certainty and support innovation. These standards translate legal requirements into technical language, helping companies comply with the AI Act.
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 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 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 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 Commission is preparing guidelines for the practical application of high-risk classification and transparency requirements under the AI Act to support compliance and provide clear instructions for businesses.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The EU AI Board is a central advisory body for implementing the AI Act. It coordinates national strategies, supports enforcement, and promotes ethical AI development. The Board consists of representatives from EU Member States and is supported by the AI Office.
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 European Commission invites stakeholders to provide feedback on draft guidelines for transparency obligations of AI systems. The consultation runs from 8 May to 3 June 2026.
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 experts, and works on 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 is responsible for implementing the AI Act, particularly for GPAI models, and promotes 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 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 research and industrial AI capacity while ensuring safety and fundamental rights. The AI Act establishes a four-tier risk framework. Initiatives like AI Factories and InvestAI support innovation and investments.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
The EU promotes the development and use of AI systems to accelerate innovation and strengthen competitiveness. The AI Act follows a risk-based approach to build trust in AI. The AI Continent Action Plan and Apply AI Strategy form an integrated approach to develop AI capabilities and promote their application in strategic sectors.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
The EU AI Act is the first comprehensive legal framework for AI, addressing risks and positioning Europe as a global tech leader. It defines four risk levels, bans certain AI practices, and imposes strict requirements for high-risk systems. The Act comes into force gradually from 2025.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
Article 5 of the EU AI Act prohibits AI systems that violate fundamental rights, such as manipulative techniques, exploitation of vulnerabilities, social scoring, and real-time remote biometric identification. Two additional prohibitions apply from 2 December 2026.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 4 of the EU AI Act requires providers and deployers of AI systems to implement measures to promote AI literacy among their staff and third parties. The Commission and Member States support these efforts, particularly SMEs. It does not require guaranteeing a specific level of AI literacy for individuals.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 2 of the EU AI Act defines the scope of the regulation. It specifies who is subject to the regulation when offering, deploying, importing, or distributing AI systems or general-purpose AI models within the EU. Military applications, research activities, and natural persons using AI for personal purposes are excluded.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
Article 1 of the EU AI Act defines the regulation's subject matter. It establishes the objective to improve the internal market and promote trustworthy AI while protecting fundamental rights and safety. The regulation sets harmonised rules for AI systems.
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 European Commission provides resources to support compliance with the EU AI Act, including fact sheets, guidelines, and webinars. The focus is on transparency obligations, codes of practice, and promoting AI literacy. Implementation begins on 2 August 2026.
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 AI Act Explorer by the European Commission is a reference tool for the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). It enables searching for prohibited practices, risk classifications, transparency obligations, and requirements for AI systems. The document has been supplemented by the Digital Omnibus Regulation (EU 2026/1744).
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk