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Author: Simon Anstett

EU AI Act Checklist 2026: 8 Steps for Businesses

AI is already at work. Who’s keeping track of it all?

A text assistant in sales, a new AI feature in the CRM, a trial account in HR: AI often makes its way into a company faster than responsibilities can be clarified. Unfortunately, an overview of all applications is rarely provided.

Requirements regarding AI competence and certain transparency obligations are already in place. The measures your company needs to take depend on the specific use case and your role.

 

Where to Start Now

  • Taking Stock of AI: Which applications are used for what purposes? The inventory should also include free tools, trial accounts, and AI features in existing software.
  • Classifying Responsibilities: Are you an operator or a provider? Are there any prohibited practices, potential high-risk applications, or transparency requirements to consider?
  • Define responsibilities: Who evaluates new tools, decides on approvals, and organizes training sessions? Data protection and information security should be part of the discussion from the very beginning.

 

A list is a good start. Only with clear procedures can it lead to the reliable use of AI.

ACT NOW!

Appoint AI Officer

Establishment of robust governance structures.

Eight steps instead of a vague plan

Our EU AI Act checklist guides you from the initial AI inventory through risk assessment to ongoing monitoring. We also outline the first steps you can take within 30 days.

So that by the time the next AI tool comes along, it’s already clear who’s responsible.

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: AI Regulation Made Easy* / Deicke, Heynike, Deuerling
, Duncker & Humblot / ISBN 978-3-87440-408-2