Security Alert
The EU AI Act’s initial compliance requirements kick in on 2 February 2025, when prohibitions on certain AI systems that pose unacceptable risks will come into effect. Additionally, AI literacy requirements for employees involved in the use and deployment of AI systems will become mandatory.
A. Prohibitions on certain AI practices
The EU AI Act imposes prohibitions on specific AI practices that are deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to safety, privacy, and fundamental rights.
Prohibited AI practices1:
Subliminal, manipulative or deceptive techniques
Exploitation of vulnerabilities related to age, disability, or socio-economic circumstances
Social scoring leading to detrimental or unfavorable treatment
Facial recognition databases through image scraping
Emotion inference in workplace or education institutions
Biometric categorisation inferring sensitive attributes (race, sex life, political opinions, religious beliefs, etc.)
Assessment of the risk of an individual committing criminal offences solely based on profiling or personality traits
Real time remote biometric identification in public spaces for law enforcement
B. AI literacy requirements
Providers and deployers of AI systems are required to take proactive measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy of their staff and other persons dealing with the operation and use of AI systems. This requirement is designed to ensure that employees understand the fundamentals of AI technologies, including their potential risks, benefits, and ethical considerations.
Phased application timeline of the EU AI Act
Prepare for imminent and future obligations
Focusing on the provisions that come into effect on 2 February 2025, organisations need to take action.
What we can do for you
At Zepos & Yannopoulos, we offer an end-to-end AI Compliance Program and AI regulatory advice, combining comprehensive legal expertise with innovative technical expertise, and providing tailored solutions that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, while fostering ethical practices. By leveraging our holistic approach, we empower businesses to effectively manage AI risks and harness the potential of AI technologies for innovation and growth.
1Limited exceptions apply.