Question 1

When does the EU AI Act start?

Accepted Answer

It's already in force (since August 2024). The real deadlines start hitting in February 2025 and full compliance will be required by 2026-2027 depending on how you use AI.

Question 2

When do I need to be compliant?

Accepted Answer

That depends on how you use AI. Banned AI use cases must be compliant today (already active). General AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, LLMs) by August 2025. High-risk AI (HR, hiring, health, finance, etc.) by 2026-2027.

Question 3

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

Accepted Answer

Up to 35 million EUR or 7% of global revenue - whichever is higher. Plus potential ban from the EU market and reputational risk.

Question 4

My company isn't based in the EU - do I still need to comply?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you have EU clients, your AI affects EU users, or you sell or deploy tools in the EU. The Act has extraterritorial reach - location doesn't protect you.

Question 5

What if I don't build AI - I only use existing tools?

Accepted Answer

Even if you don't develop AI, you must use it responsibly: transparency, risk control, data protection, correct deployment. Simply using ChatGPT in the wrong way can still fall under the Act.

Question 6

Do I need both EU AI Act compliance and ISO 42001?

Accepted Answer

ISO gives you structure - the AI Act is the law. They work best together: ISO 42001 for internal AI management system, EU AI Act for legal requirements and penalties.

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