EU AI Act Expert Series

Get ready for an EU AI Act learning journey

1. Overview of the EU AI Act

Introduction to its goals and scope.

1.1 Purpose and Scope

With Dr. Benedikt Kohn, Taylor Wessing, Tech Attorney | AI-Regulation, IT & Data

Exploring the Act's aim to harmonize AI regulation across the EU for safety, fundamental rights, and market uptake.

1.3 Risk-Based Approach to AI Regulation

With Uthman Ali, Global AI Ethics & Safety Leader

Exploring how the Act's follows a clearly defined risk-based approach, representing a proportionate and effective set of binding rules for AI systems.

1.2 Understanding AI System Definitions

With Matt Hervey, AI and IP expert, General Editor of The Law of Artificial Intelligence (law, regulation and ethics)

Exploring the definition of AI systems under the Act, given that they are the both the regulatory target and focal point on which provisions relate.

1.4 The EU AI Act's Approach to Regulation and InnovationRegulation

With Patricia Shaw, Beyond Reach Consulting Limited, CEO and Founder

Exploring how the Act's aim to harmonise AI regulation across the EU for safety, fundamental rights, and market uptake.

2. High-Risk AI Systems

Understanding Obligations and Criteria

2.1 Identification of High-Risk AI Systems

With Dr. Derek Warden, Louisiana Supreme Court, Career Law Clerk to Justice Piper Griffin (Comments are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employer)

Criteria for classifying high-risk AI systems.

2.3 Conformity Assessment

With Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK, Partner

Procedures for verifying compliance with the Act

2.2 Deciphering the Maze

With Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Founder & CEO)

A Guide for Providers’ Compliance Requirements for High-Risk AI Systems.

2.4 Registration Requirements

With Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand, Managing Partner

The necessity for high-risk AI systems to be registered.

3. Post-Market Monitoring

The importance of continuous oversight.

3.1 Monitoring System Requirements

With Dr. Benedikt Kohn, Taylor Wessing, Tech Attorney | AI-Regulation, IT & Data

Establishing a post-market monitoring system.

3.3 Post-Market Monitoring Plan

With Uthman Ali, Global AI Ethics & Safety Leader

Developing a comprehensive monitoring plan.

3.2 Data Collection and Analysis

With Matt Hervey, AI and IP expert, General Editor of The Law of Artificial Intelligence (law, regulation and ethics)

Gathering and analyzing data on AI system performance.

3.4 Integration with Existing Legislation

With Patricia Shaw, Beyond Reach Consulting Limited, CEO and Founder

Aligning AI monitoring with other EU harmonization legislation.

4. Innovation and Support

How the Act supports SMEs and startups.

4.1 Priority Access to AI Sandboxes

With Dr. Derek Warden, Louisiana Supreme Court, Career Law Clerk to Justice Piper Griffin (Comments are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employer)

Providing SMEs and startups with priority access to regulatory sandboxes.

4.3 Advice and Communication Channels

With Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK, Partner

Establishing dedicated channels for SMEs and startups.

4.2 Awareness and Training

With Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Founder & CEO)

Organizing activities tailored to SMEs and startups.

4.4 Conformity Assessment Fees

With Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand, Managing Partner

Adjusting fees based on the size and market presence of SMEs.

5. General-Purpose AI Models

Obligations for providers.

5.1 Compliance Monitoring

With Dr. Benedikt Kohn, Taylor Wessing, Tech Attorney | AI-Regulation, IT & Data

The AI Office's role in supervising general-purpose AI models.

5.3 Access to Information

With Uthman Ali, Global AI Ethics & Safety Leader

Enforcing access to information for compliance evaluation.

5.2 Non-Compliance Evaluation

With Matt Hervey, AI and IP expert, General Editor of The Law of Artificial Intelligence (law, regulation and ethics)

Cooperation between market surveillance authorities and the AI Office.

5.4 Confidentiality Safeguards

With Patricia Shaw, Beyond Reach Consulting Limited, CEO and Founder

Ensuring the confidentiality of obtained information.

6. AI Regulatory Sandboxes

Exploring innovation opportunities.

6.1 Objectives and Benefits

With Dr. Derek Warden, Louisiana Supreme Court, Career Law Clerk to Justice Piper Griffin (Comments are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employer)

Fostering innovation and legal certainty through sandboxes.

6.3 Documentation and Exit Reports

With Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK, Partner

Utilizing sandbox documentation for compliance demonstration.

6.2 Guidance and Support

With Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Founder & CEO)

Providing participants with regulatory guidance.

6.4 Public Availability of Reports

With Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand, Managing Partner

Conditions for making exit reports public.

7. Codes of Practice

Standards for compliance.

7.1 Harmonized Standards

With Dr. Benedikt Kohn, Taylor Wessing, Tech Attorney | AI-Regulation, IT & Data

Presumption of conformity with harmonized standards.

7.3 Clear and Consistent Standards

With Uthman Ali, Global AI Ethics & Safety Leader

Ensuring clarity and consistency in standards.

7.2 Standardisation Requests

With Matt Hervey, AI and IP expert, General Editor of The Law of Artificial Intelligence (law, regulation and ethics)

Commission's role in issuing standardization requests.

7.4 Resource Performance and Energy Efficiency

With Patricia Shaw, Beyond Reach Consulting Limited, CEO and Founder

Focus on AI systems' resource performance.

8. Market Surveillance

Ensuring AI systems' compliance.

8.1 Market Surveillance Authority Powers

With Dr. Derek Warden, Louisiana Supreme Court, Career Law Clerk to Justice Piper Griffin (Comments are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employer)

Overview of powers and responsibilities.

8.3 Access to Documentation and Data

With Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK, Partner

Granting authorities access to essential information.

8.2 Joint Activities and Investigations

With Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Founder & CEO)

Promoting compliance through joint efforts.

8.4 Source Code Access

With Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand, Managing Partner

Conditions under which source code access is granted.

9. Reporting Serious Incidents

Procedures and significance.

9.1 Incident Reporting Obligations

With Dr. Benedikt Kohn, Taylor Wessing, Tech Attorney | AI-Regulation, IT & Data

Requirements for providers to report serious incidents.

9.3 Authority Notification and Cooperation

With Uthman Ali, Global AI Ethics & Safety Leader

Informing and cooperating with competent authorities.

9.2 Risk Assessment and Corrective Action

With Matt Hervey, AI and IP expert, General Editor of The Law of Artificial Intelligence (law, regulation and ethics)

Assessing incidents and taking corrective measures.

9.4 Guidance Development

With Patricia Shaw, Beyond Reach Consulting Limited, CEO and Founder

Commission's role in developing compliance guidance.

10. Global Impact

The EU AI Act's influence beyond Europe.

10.1 Setting Global Standards

With Dr. Derek Warden, Louisiana Supreme Court, Career Law Clerk to Justice Piper Griffin (Comments are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employer)

How the EU AI Act could serve as a model for global AI regulation.

10.3 Impact on Global Market Access

With Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK, Partner

The Act's implications for non-EU AI system providers.

10.2 International Cooperation

With Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Founder & CEO)

Encouraging international dialogue and cooperation on AI governance.

10.4 Challenges and Opportunities

With Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand, Managing Partner

Balancing innovation with ethical and safety standards on a global scale.

11. AI System Registration

Requirements for high-risk systems.

11.1 Registration Process

With Dr. Benedikt Kohn, Taylor Wessing, Tech Attorney | AI-Regulation, IT & Data

Detailing the steps for registering high-risk AI systems.

11.3 Benefits of Registration

With Uthman Ali, Global AI Ethics & Safety Leader

How registration facilitates market access and compliance.

11.2 Documentation and Data Requirements

With Matt Hervey, AI and IP expert, General Editor of The Law of Artificial Intelligence (law, regulation and ethics)

What information providers need to submit.

11.4 Challenges and Opportunities

With Patricia Shaw, Beyond Reach Consulting Limited, CEO and Founder

Addressing potential hurdles in the registration process.

12. Year in Review

Reflecting on the Act's implementation and impact.

12.1 Implementation Progress

With Dr. Derek Warden, Louisiana Supreme Court, Career Law Clerk to Justice Piper Griffin (Comments are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employer)

Overview of milestones achieved in the Act's rollout.

12.3 Impact Assessment

With Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK, Partner

Evaluating the Act's effects on innovation, compliance, and market dynamics.

12.2 Challenges Faced

With Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Founder & CEO)

Identifying and addressing obstacles in the Act's implementation.

12.4 Future Outlook

With Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand, Managing Partner

Anticipating future developments and adjustments to the Act.