In short: From 2 February 2025, the first obligations of the EU AI Act apply: AI practices posing unacceptable risk are prohibited, and providers and deployers must take measures to ensure sufficient AI literacy among their staff.
Which practices are prohibited?
Examples include manipulative AI that causes significant harm, exploitation of vulnerabilities, social scoring and certain uses of biometric identification, subject to exceptions set in the Act.
What does AI literacy mean?
Staff who operate or use AI systems should have the knowledge and skills needed to use them appropriately, considering context and risks.
Key takeaways
- Prohibitions apply from 2 February 2025.
- AI literacy is now an obligation.
- Further obligations follow in phases.
Frequently asked questions
Does this affect organizations using AI tools?
Yes. Deployers must ensure AI literacy among relevant staff.
What comes next?
Further obligations, including for general-purpose AI and high-risk systems, apply in later phases.
How can organizations prepare?
Inventory AI uses, assess risks and train staff.