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What is the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, adopted by the European Union. It classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes requirements ranging from transparency obligations to outright bans, depending on the risk category.

Risk Categories

How the EU AI Act classifies AI systems

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01

Unacceptable risk

AI systems that pose an unacceptable risk are banned, including social scoring systems and certain real-time biometric identification uses.

02

High risk

AI systems in critical areas like healthcare, employment, and education face strict requirements including risk assessments, documentation, and human oversight.

03

Limited risk

AI systems like chatbots must meet transparency obligations — users must be informed they are interacting with AI.

04

Minimal risk

Most AI applications face no additional requirements beyond existing regulations, though codes of conduct are encouraged.

05

Documentation requirements

High-risk systems require technical documentation, risk management systems, data governance, and human oversight measures.

06

Ongoing monitoring

Deployers of high-risk AI systems must monitor performance, report incidents, and maintain quality management systems.

Benefits

Why the EU AI Act matters globally

Applies to any organization offering AI services to EU users, regardless of location
Sets a global precedent that other jurisdictions are likely to follow
Non-compliance penalties can reach up to 35 million euros or 7% of global revenue
Creates competitive advantage for organizations that comply early
Establishes clear rules that reduce uncertainty about AI governance requirements
Drives adoption of responsible AI practices across industries

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When does the EU AI Act take effect?

The EU AI Act was adopted in 2024 with a phased implementation. Prohibitions on unacceptable-risk AI apply first, followed by requirements for high-risk systems. Full enforcement is expected by 2026-2027.

How does TeamPrompt help with EU AI Act compliance?

TeamPrompt supports transparency through audit trails, data protection through DLP scanning, and human oversight through governance controls. These features help organizations meet requirements for AI systems they deploy.

Does the EU AI Act apply to using ChatGPT?

Organizations deploying AI systems in the EU have obligations under the Act. Using AI tools like ChatGPT for high-risk purposes may trigger additional requirements. TeamPrompt's governance features help document and control AI usage.

How it works

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1

Install

Add the browser extension to Chrome, Edge, or Firefox — or use the built-in AI chat. No proxy or VPN needed.

2

Configure

Enable the compliance packs for your industry, set DLP rules, and add your team's prompts to the shared library.

3

Protected

Every AI interaction is scanned in real time. Sensitive data is blocked before it leaves the browser. Your team has a full audit trail.

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