On 12 July 2024, the EU AI Act (“AI Act”) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. As the AI Act will enter into force 20 days from the date of its publication (1 August 2024), this starts the clock for organisations within the scope of the AI Act to prepare for compliance. 

The exact amount of time organisations have to comply with their relevant provisions under the AI Act will depend on the role they play under the AI Act, as well as the risk and capabilities of their AI systems. For example, providers[1] of general-purpose AI systems will be required to comply with the requirements of the AI Act before providers of high-risk AI systems. Continue Reading EU AI Act Published in the Official Journal of the European Union; Clock Starts for Compliance