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AI Act Checklist for SMEs: 10 Priority Actions for 2026

The European legislator has considered SMEs in the AI Act, with 38 explicit mentions and support measures such as reduced fees or priority access to regulatory sandboxes. This operational checklist details the 10 priority actions to take in 2026, ranked in chronological order: from inventorying AI tools to preparing the Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA). Each step specifies the responsible party, estimated time, and relevant AI Act article.

12 June 20267 min

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35 million euro fine: 6 AI practices banned from 2025

From 2 February 2025, six AI practices are formally banned in Europe, with penalties of up to 35 million euros or 7% of global turnover. This article details each prohibition under Article 5 of the AI Act, including concrete examples, affected tools, and guidance to verify your organisation's compliance.

8 June 20266 min

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Article 50 of the AI Act: What Actually Applies on 2 August 2026

2 August 2026 marks the entry into force of the transparency obligations under Article 50 of the AI Act. Contrary to common misconceptions, the Omnibus agreement did not postpone all requirements to 2027. Only the machine-readable marking of synthetic content benefits from a four-month extension until 2 December 2026. This article clarifies the four affected scenarios, the roles of providers and deployers, and key steps for compliance.

1 June 202610 min

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AI Act and EdTech: Obligations for Providers and Educational Institutions

AI tools in education, such as adaptive learning platforms or automated grading systems, are classified as high-risk under the AI Act. This article clarifies the distinct obligations for EdTech providers and educational institutions, addresses challenges related to the protection of minors' data and bias management, and outlines the regulatory deadlines to be met by 2027.

27 May 20268 min

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AI Act and LegalTech: What Law Firms Must Know Now

The AI Act is being phased in and directly impacts law firms, both as users of LegalTech tools and as responsible parties for their technological choices. This article clarifies obligations for lawyers (deployers) and LegalTech publishers (providers), distinguishes between limited-risk and high-risk AI systems, and addresses data confidentiality and sovereignty challenges. A practical guide for compliant AI adoption in legal contexts.

21 May 20268 min

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AI Act Contractual Clauses: 10 Requirements to Demand from Your AI Provider

The AI Act imposes strict obligations on deployers of AI systems, which can be contractually transferred to providers. This article details the 10 essential clauses to include in your contracts with AI providers: technical documentation, incident notification, audit rights, log retention, and more. For each clause, discover why it is necessary, a sample formulation, and pitfalls to avoid. Includes a ready-to-use template to secure your AI purchases.

17 May 202616 min

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AI Act and GDPR: Comparative Table of Cross-Cutting Obligations

The AI Act and GDPR apply simultaneously without hierarchy. This article provides a structured comparative table of shared and specific obligations: scope, roles, risk management, transparency, data subject rights, and sanctions. Learn how to optimise compliance by avoiding redundancies and leveraging documentary synergies between the two regulations.

11 May 202610 min

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AI surveillance at work: what the AI Act truly prohibits from 2025

Since 2 February 2025, the AI Act has prohibited emotion inference in the workplace. Which tools are affected? What remains permitted? Analysis of the prohibitions, grey areas, and legal risks for employers, with concrete examples of market tools and their regulatory status.

6 May 20267 min

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Shadow AI: How to inventory unauthorised AI tools in your organisation

Shadow AI, or the use of AI tools without approval by employees, exposes organisations to legal and operational risks under the AI Act. Discover why this phenomenon is growing, the concrete dangers it poses, and a 5-step method for conducting a comprehensive inventory. Includes a sample employee declaration form and ways to turn this challenge into an opportunity.

4 May 20268 min

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Microsoft Copilot and the AI Act: What are your company's obligations?

Using Microsoft 365 Copilot exposes your business to AI Act obligations as a deployer. This article outlines risks based on usage (general productivity vs HR or credit decisions), what Microsoft covers, and what remains your responsibility: documentation, human oversight, and user training. A practical guide for French companies using Microsoft 365.

30 April 20268 min

Is your SaaS using AI without realising it? The obligations you must comply with

More and more SaaS platforms integrate AI features via third-party APIs without realising they become providers under the AI Act. Discover the concrete obligations for B2B SaaS editors: system classification, technical documentation, transparency with clients, and the business impact on tenders. A practical guide to turning compliance into a commercial advantage.

25 April 20268 min

EU AI Act: Why 'It Doesn't Apply to Us' Is the Most Dangerous Phrase for Your Business

Many SMEs believe the EU AI Act doesn't apply to them. Yet 42% of European companies already use AI-powered tools without realising it. Discover why the four most common misconceptions ('we're too small', 'we don't use AI', 'our sector isn't affected') are wrong-and how to check in 3 minutes whether your business is at risk of fines up to €15 million.

23 April 20265 min

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