Blog

News, guides and analysis on AI Act compliance

AI Agents at Work: What AI Act Obligations Apply to Autonomous Systems?

AI agents no longer just answer questions - they plan, decide and act. Booking appointments, executing purchases, screening candidates, orchestrating complete workflows... In 2026, millions of businesses are deploying these autonomous systems. But does the AI Act cover them? And if so, what obligations concretely apply?

7 April 20269 min

ai regulationai act vs trump

EU vs Trump: Two Opposing Visions of AI Regulation - What It Changes for Your Products

On March 20, 2026, the Trump administration published its national AI framework: innovation first, minimal constraints. Facing it, the EU AI Act: fundamental rights first, structured obligations. Two radically opposed philosophies creating a global regulatory bifurcation. What this means concretely for businesses operating on both sides of the Atlantic.

1 April 20269 min

grok deepfakes ai act

The Grok Affair: What the Deepfake Scandal Reveals About the AI Act

In January 2026, Grok - Elon Musk's AI - produced around 3 million non-consensual sexualised images in 11 days, including thousands involving minors. The scandal triggered investigations across a dozen countries and directly influenced the European Parliament's vote on the Digital Omnibus. A real-world case study for understanding what the AI Act prohibits - and why businesses that ignore these rules face far more than a fine.

31 March 20268 min

ai act vs gdprai act gdpr differences

AI Act vs GDPR: Complete Comparison of Obligations for Businesses

The AI Act and GDPR are two distinct European regulations that often apply at the same time. One governs personal data, the other AI systems - but their obligations intersect in many places. This complete comparison helps you understand what each regulation requires, how they interact, and how to manage them together without duplication.

30 March 202610 min

chatgpt ai actgenerative ai obligationscopilot ai act

ChatGPT at Work: Does the AI Act Apply to Your Business?

Millions of European businesses use ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini or other generative AI tools every day. Many assume the AI Act doesn't directly apply to them since they didn't build these tools. That's a mistake. Here's what the regulation concretely requires based on how you use these technologies.

26 March 20268 min

ai act national authoritiesai act enforcement

AI Act: Only 8 Member States Out of 27 Are Ready - What This Really Means for Your Compliance

The deadline for EU member states to designate their national AI Act authorities was August 2, 2025. Result: only 8 out of 27 have actually done so. A concerning gap with fewer than five months until the most demanding obligations kick in. But your obligations don't move.

25 March 20267 min

fria ai actfria deployerarticle 27 ai act

Who Must Conduct a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment, How, and By When?

The FRIA (Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment) is required by Article 27 of the AI Act from certain deployers of high-risk AI systems. Frequently overlooked and often confused with the GDPR's DPIA, it applies to a significant number of public and private bodies. A complete guide to understanding whether you are affected and how to conduct the assessment.

23 March 20268 min

ai act august 2026ai act changes 2026ai act obligations

AI Act: What Really Changes on August 2, 2026

On August 2, 2026, the AI Act reaches its most important threshold: obligations for high-risk AI systems (Annex III) and transparency rules (Article 50) become fully enforceable. This guide explains what changes in practice — for providers, deployers, and every organisation using AI in their daily operations.

20 March 20268 min

vote digital omnibus ai actreport ai act décembre 2027imco libe vote 2026

IMCO/LIBE Vote of March 18: European Parliament Backs Delay of AI Act to December 2027

On March 18, 2026, the IMCO and LIBE parliamentary committees adopted their joint position on the Digital Omnibus AI Act by 101 votes in favour, 9 against and 8 abstentions. High-risk system obligations (Annex III) would be pushed to December 2, 2027 — with fixed, not conditional, dates. What the vote changes before the plenary vote of March 26.

18 March 20265 min

digital omnibus ai actreport ai act 2027haut risque ai act

Digital Omnibus: Are AI Act High-Risk Rules Being Pushed to December 2027?

On November 19, 2025, the European Commission published the Digital Omnibus — a simplification package proposing to delay AI Act obligations for high-risk systems (Annex III) to December 2027 at the latest. A key parliamentary committee vote is scheduled for March 18, 2026. What the Digital Omnibus changes in practice — and why you still need to act now.

16 March 20266 min

ai act pmeconformité ai act 2026obligations déployeur ai act

AI Act and SMEs: What You Must Do to Comply Before August 2026

On August 2, 2026, AI Act obligations come into full force for high-risk AI systems and transparency rules. SMEs are not exempt — whether they develop or use AI systems, they have concrete obligations to meet. Here's a practical guide to prepare before the deadline.

13 March 20269 min

icône ia europeétiquetage contenu ialabel ia obligatoire

The EU AI Icon Is Coming: Soon a Label on All Content Generated by Artificial Intelligence

Europe unveils the first visuals for a common icon to identify AI-generated content. The 2nd draft Code of Practice, published 5 March 2026, goes further: it drops the distinction between "fully AI-generated" and "AI-assisted" content. Everything will be labelled the same way.

10 March 20268 min

1 2