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EU AI Act — AI Glossary
The European Union's comprehensive AI regulation, assigning risk tiers from minimal to unacceptable and imposing corresponding compliance obligations.
Overview
In force from 2024. High-risk AI (credit scoring, employment, biometric ID, critical infrastructure) requires conformity assessments, technical documentation, human oversight, and registration. General-purpose AI (GPAI) models above compute thresholds face systemic-risk obligations. Fines up to €35M or 7% of global turnover.
Reference details
| Topic | governance |
|---|---|
| Also known as | EU AI Regulation, AIA |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-24 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is EU AI Act?
The European Union's comprehensive AI regulation, assigning risk tiers from minimal to unacceptable and imposing corresponding compliance obligations.
Is EU AI Act the same as EU AI Regulation?
Yes — EU AI Regulation, AIA are common aliases for EU AI Act.
What concepts are related to EU AI Act?
Closely related concepts include ai governance, red teaming.