Expert analysis and practical guidance for EU AI Act compliance
More than 80% of employees use unapproved AI tools at work. Traditional self-reported inventories create a false sense of compliance. When enforcement begins on 2nd August 2026, many organisations will struggle to account for what AI systems they operate.
Article 12 does not ask whether you intend to keep logs. It requires that high-risk AI systems technically allow for automatic recording from day one. A manual process, or a human who periodically reviews outputs, does not satisfy this requirement.
Manual AI audits collapse under regulatory scrutiny. The EU AI Act requires continuous, automated technical controls, not periodic policy documentation. A manual audit accurate in January may be wrong by March and legally dangerous by August.
Article 5 of the EU AI Act draws a hard line: certain AI applications are banned outright, regardless of intent or safeguards. Understanding which systems are prohibited is essential for any organisation deploying AI in Europe.
Many organisations believe they are further along with EU AI Act compliance than they actually are. This article examines the most common gaps between perceived and actual readiness, and what it takes to close them before enforcement begins.
Find out where your organisation stands and what steps to take next.
