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1. Overview of the EU AI Act
1.1 Purpose & Scope

June 2024

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.

EU AI Act Expert Series

1. Overview of the EU AI Act
1.2 Understanding AI System Definitions

June 2024

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.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

1. Overview of the EU AI Act
1.3 Risk-Based Approach to AI Regulation

July 2024

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.

EU AI Act Expert Series

1. Overview of the EU AI Act
1.4 Approach to Regulation & Innovation Regulation

July 2024

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.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

2. High-Risk AI Systems
2.1 Identification of High-Risk AI Systems

July 2024

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.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

2. High-Risk AI Systems
2.2 Deciphering the Maze

July 2024

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.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

2. High-Risk AI Systems
2.3 Conformity Assessment

July 2024

With Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK, Partner

Procedures for verifying compliance with the Act.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

2. High-Risk AI Systems
2.4 Registration Requirements

August 2024

With Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand, Managing Partner

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

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EU AI Act Expert Series

3. Post-Market Monitoring
3.1 Monitoring System Requirements

August 2024

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

Establishing a post-market monitoring system.

EU AI Act Expert Series

3. Post-Market Monitoring
3.2 Data Collection and Analysis

August 2024

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.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

3. Post-Market Monitoring
3.3 Post-Market Monitoring Plan

August 2024

With Uthman Ali, Global AI Ethics & Safety Leader

Developing a comprehensive monitoring plan.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

3. Post-Market Monitoring
3.4 Integration with Existing Legislation

September 2024

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

Aligning AI monitoring with other EU harmonization legislation.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

4. Innovation and Support
4.1 Priority Access to AI Sandboxes

September 2024

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.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

4. Innovation and Support
4.2 Awareness and Training

September 2024

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

Organizing activities tailored to SMEs and startups.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

4. Innovation and Support
4.3 Advice and Communication Channels

September 2024

With Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK, Partner

Establishing dedicated channels for SMEs and startups.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

4. Innovation and Support
4.4 Conformity Assessment Fees

September 2024

With Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand, Managing Partner

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

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EU AI Act Expert Series

5. General-Purpose AI Models
5.1 Compliance Monitoring

October 2024

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

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

EU AI Act Expert Series

5. General-Purpose AI Models
5.2 Non-Compliance Evaluation

October 2024

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.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

5. General-Purpose AI Models
5.3 Access to Information

October 2024

With Uthman Ali, Global AI Ethics & Safety Leader

Enforcing access to information for compliance evaluation.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

5. General-Purpose AI Models
5.4 Confidentiality Safeguards

October 2024

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

Ensuring the confidentiality of obtained information.

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EU AI Act Expert Series

Business Transformation

June 2023

A practical guide to business transformation with respect to the EU AI Act

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Playbook

Facilitator Playbook

June 2023

A practical guide for Facilitators of AI systems to business transformation with respect to the EU AI Act.

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Playbook

Creator Playbook

June 2023

A practical guide for Creators of AI systems to business transformation with respect to the EU AI Act.

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Playbook

Guardian Playbook

June 2023

A practical guide for Guardians of AI systems to business transformation with respect to the EU AI Act.

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Playbook

Promoter Playbook

June 2023

A practical guide for Promoters of AI systems to business transformation with respect to the EU AI Act.

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Playbook

Trustworthy AI Playbook
(Full Report)

June 2024

A practical guide for Enterprises can safely develop, deploy, and use AI systems ahead of EU AI Act's imminent entry into force.

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Playbook

Trustworthy AI Playbook
(Executive Summary)

June 2024

A concise summary of the practical guide for Enterprises can safely develop, deploy, and use AI systems ahead of EU AI Act's imminent entry into force.

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Playbook

AI for Value Playbook
(Full Report)

June 2024

A comprehensive report of the practical guide for Enterprises to deliver AI for Value in an EU AI Act era.

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Playbook

AI for Value Playbook
(Executive Summary)

July 2024

A concise summary of the practical guide for Enterprises to deliver AI for Value in an EU AI Act era.

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Assessment List for Trustworthy AI under the EU AI Act

August 2023

The assessment tool for AI systems’ compliance with Trustworthy AI requirements under the EU AI Act.

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Guides

EU AI Act Governance Model

October 2023

Recommended governance model for businesses under the EU AI Act.

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Guides

Governance for the EU AI Act

October 2023

Practical guidance on how to operationalise long-term governance structures compatible with the EU AI Act. 

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Implementing the OECD AI Principles

July 2023

A breakdown of how the European AI Scanner is a key tool in strengthening Trustworthy AI.

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The Business Case for EU AI Act Compliance

July 2023

Business case for regulatory compliance services to help firms subject to the EU AI Act.

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AI & Partners' Pathways for EU AI Act Readiness

July 2023

Preparing your business for the changing realities of AI systems in the EU.

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EU AI Act Compliance Management Capability Maturity Model

August 2023

A tool for assessing and improving the performance of EU AI Act Compliance Risk Management for firms operating in the EU.

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EU AI Act Compliance Management Capability Maturity Model (Annex)

August 2023

Annex containing the details of the tool for assessing and improving the performance of EU AI Act Compliance Risk Management for firms operating in the EU.

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Guides

Legal and Regulatory Considerations for AI Systems

November 2023

Report from the team at AI & Partners on the legal and regulatory considerations relating to AI Systems. This is intended to serve as a guide and does not constitute legal advice.

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Guides

Risk-Based Approach (RBA) to AI Systems

November 2023

Guidelines on the characteristics of a RBA to AI systems oversight, and the steps to be taken when conducting oversight on a risk-sensitive basis.

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Guides

Risk-Based Approach (RBA) to AI Systems (Professional Services)

November 2023

Guidance for the Professional Services Sector.

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Guides

AI System Risk Assessment

November 2023

Identifying, assessing, and understanding AI system risks is an essential part of the implementation and development of a European Union (“EU”) AI Act (the “EU AI Act”) compliance regime by firms, which contains provisions to mitigate risks of harm posed by AI systems to individuals’ health, safety, fundamental rights, and democracy. It assists in the prioritisation and efficient allocation of resources by firms.

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Guides

Booklet for the EU AI Act

November 2023

Uncovering the new AI regulation as well as key impacts on businesses.

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EU: Implementation of ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standards as AI Act compliance facilitator

November 2024

The article explains the new EU AI Act, which sets rules to make AI safe and fair in the EU, with fines for breaking them. It introduces a helpful standard, ISO/IEC 42001:2023, which guides businesses on how to manage AI risks and follow the AI Act. This standard covers important areas like transparency and accountability. However, many businesses, especially smaller ones, aren’t aware of these rules and may find it hard to implement them. Using this standard can make it easier for companies to comply with the new AI regulations.

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Media

A guide to procuring trustworthy AI solutions

September 2024

As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products and services continues to soar, enterprises across all industries are increasingly integrating AI into their operations to enhance efficiency, drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. In fact, CX Network’s research into the Global State of CX found AI-powered technologies for operations to be the second most important trend changing the role of CX practitioners in 2024.

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Three Biggest Challenges for AI Implementation in the Public Sector: GTF

September 2024

GTF team contacted 120 experts in AI from academia, business, and consultancy, and conducted over ten deep interviews. Through our work, we have managed to identify the top three challenges that are most commonly named by experts in AI, including business representatives, academics and consultants. Among these challenges are lack of global AI coordination, the complexity of technology, social concerns, citizen`s education, data ownership, cybersecurity and others.

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Code of Conduct for Deployers of AI Systems

August 2024

The Code of Conduct for Deployers of AI Systems serves as a foundational framework for guiding the ethical and responsible deployment of AI technologies. 

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A comprehensive guide to navigating the EU AI Act

August 2024

Five ways the EU AI Act will change CX - and how you can get ahead.

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The EU AI Act: A New Wealth Management Era 

July 2024

New legislation governing AI is now in place across the European Union – a development that also affects firms outside the bloc that trade with it. This article considers the new regulatory landscape.

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EU: The AI Act: A new era for businesses

July 2024

On July 12, 2024, the EU officially published the Artificial Intelligence Act in the Official Journal of the European Union, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This comprehensive legislative framework aims to ensure the safe, transparent, and ethical use of AI within the EU, while fostering innovation and protecting fundamental rights. For businesses, the EU AI Act brings both opportunities and challenges. Sean Musch and Michael Charles Borrelli, from AI & Partners, and Charles Kerrigan, from CMS UK, explore the key provisions of the Act and what they mean for businesses operating in the EU.

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How governments should tackle data privacy concerns adopting AI?

June 2024

A team contribution to one article focused on the research about AI in the public sphere. In this article, we tackle data privacy and expert recommendations on how to deal with data and cybersecurity concerns while implementing projects with AI.

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Impact of EU AI Act on various FinTech segments

May 2024

As the EU AI Act only affects individuals, segments of business which are directly client related, such as digital lending and digital banks, are more impacted by the regulation than other segments. While the focal point of this White Paper is on customer trustworthy AI, it is important to remember that the EU AI Act applies to the deployment of AI systems that affects any EU resident. Thus, it may concern all sorts of AI systems that can be found within a FinTech company.

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Compliance in the Era of General-Purpose AI

October 2024

This framework is designed to be sustainable and adaptable for future AI applications.

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Report

AI for Society - Meeting the SDGs Ambition

October 2024

This report outlines how enterprises and business leaders can align with AI innovators to maximize AI’s potential and help create a just, prosperous society.

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Regulation Grid

Coming Soon!

This resource is intended to assist with compliance under the EU AI Act by providing a high-level overview of its core requirements for enterprises.

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Action Plan

Coming Soon!

AI systems are those which pose a risk of harm to individuals’ health, safety, and fundamental rights. They are acknowledged as a highly complex, evolving family of technologies that have general purpose application, according to the EU AI Act. In this sense, they have the capacity to affect wide swathes of society given both their functionality and risk profile. What steps should companies take?

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A Guide to AI Governance

Coming Soon!

A guide from the team at AI & Partners on how to build a trustworthy AI roadmap.

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Road to Adoption

Coming Soon!

In an era of unprecedented artificial intelligence (“AI”) abundance, enterprises are increasingly realising the need to develop a robust AI Strategy to effectively harness the power of AI and drive business success. Also, enterprises that harness the power of AI are better positioned to thrive and adapt to the rapidly evolving business landscape.

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Designing AI Governance that Delivers Value

Coming Soon!

Executives across all industries know that artificial intelligence (“AI”) is important. Without it, there can be no digital transformation to drive the enterprise past competitors. There are no process optimisations driving new sources of revenue. Even running the basic business well isn’t viable. But for AI to fuel these initiatives, it must be both readily available and trustworthy, of high quality, and relevant. Good AI governance ensures data has these attributes, which enable it to create value.

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AI Regulatory Alignment

October 2024

This white paper aims to tackle this crucial issue, stressing the importance of clarifying key aspects of AI Regulatory Alignment and developing standardized methods for its implementation.

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EU vs US - Race to Compliance

October 2024

The race to achieve compliance with the European Union’s (“EU”) Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Act (the “EU AI Act”) has gone beyond its starting position following its entry into force on 1st August 2024. Many companies in both in the US and EU are potentially behind track in terms of ex-ante preparations in implementing the risk management, governance and compliance processes needed to ensure they meet the regulation’s requirements and obligations, some of which apply within the two-year transition period under a staggered approach to compliance.

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AI for Social Outcomes

October 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has significant potential to catalyse our world, addressing some of the most important global challenges and transforming lives in a myriad of ways. Notwithstanding, with the promise of the technology brings about acute risks. AI can amplify social inequalities and negatively impact our environment if not developed, used, deployed and interacted with in a trustworthy manner.

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Regulatory Initiatives Grid (RIG)

October 2024

The Grid includes initiatives led by one or more organisations linked to the EU AI Act – Academics and Other Experts, Artificial Intelligence Board, Artificial Intelligence Expert Group, CEN, CENELEC, Civil Society Representatives, ETSI, European Commission, European Parliament, European Stakeholder Organisation, European Standards Organisations, European Union Member State, Harmonised Standards Consultants, Industry Associations, National Competent Authorities, National Standards Bodies, and The Council of the European Union. The Grid also covers inter-related legal initiatives, such as those pertaining to a civil liability framework as well as sectoral safety legislation.

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Advancing AI Equity

October 2024

This resource is intended to provide enterprises with an action-oriented framework to drive equitable outcomes.

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Enterprise Exposure

September 2024

Risks are those which may newly develop, or which already exist and are continuously evolving. They are characterised by a high degree of uncertainty in terms of impacts and likelihood, according to the EU AI Act, and may have a substantial potential impact on an enterprise’s activity across all of its business functions sector (and those working within those).

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Towards an AI Economy: An Enabling Framework

September 2024

The rapid advancement of technologies is resulting in the development, deployment and use of huge volumes of AI systems. These AI systems can be harnessed for the benefit of the society. However, access, availability and enabling discovery of AI remain key challenges. AI systems remain underutilised, fragmented across the public and private sectors, inhibiting the transition to an AI-driven economy where the rights of all stakeholders are respected in a trusted environment.

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Know Your AI System Guide

September 2024

The EU AI Act KYAI is a comprehensive document that provides detailed guidance on the implementation of a
risk-based approach. This guide aims to ensure consistency, clarity, and ease of compliance for stakeholders.

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Third-Country Preparedness

September 2024

Reports analysing the preparedness of third-country firms and countries for the EU AI Act.

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Value Chain Creation

September 2024

AI systems are those which require input and support from multiple parties. They are acknowledged as a highly complex, evolving family of technologies that have general purpose application, according to the EU AI Act. In this sense, they affect multiple segments of the economy given both their availability and application.

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Financial Markets Exposure

August 2024

Risks are those which may newly develop, or which already exist and are continuously evolving. They are characterised by a high degree of uncertainty in terms of impacts and likelihood, according to the EU AI Act, and may have a substantial potential impact on an enterprise’s activity within the financial markets sector (and sub-sectors).

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Major Harms and Emerging Risks Radar

August 2024

Emerging Risks are risks which may newly develop or which already exist and are continuously evolving. They are characterised by a high degree of uncertainty in terms of impacts and likelihood, according to the EU AI Act, and may have a substantial potential impact on an enterprise’s activity.

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Enterprise Governance - AI Toolkit

August 2024

The emergence of artificial intelligence (“AI”) holds great promise for enterprises, both AI native and AI non-native, perhaps as much as any new development in the modern data economy. The case for AI is stronger as global macroeconomic tensions highlight the need for novel mechanisms to boost productivity, drive economic growth and an emergence of a new AI-enabled economy underpinned through trade digitization. At the same time, AI may engender a fair share of puzzlement and anxiety among business leaders unfamiliar with it as a new and unfamiliar productivity tool.

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Enterprise Governance - AI Toolkit

August 2024

As the world grapples with rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts and evolving consumer expectations, the nascent landscape of AI advice begins to emerge. 

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Driving AI Leadership - AI C-Suite Toolbox

August 2024

This document provides a practical set of tools that can help corporate executives understand the EU AI Act’s impact on their roles, ask the right questions, understand the key trade-offs and make informed decisions on AI projects and implementations.

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Trustworthy AI Uptake: AI Procurement Guidelines for Enterprises

August 2024

This report is a practical toolkit that will help navigate the challenges of AI procurement under EU AI Act through a structured framework. It is directional, not prescriptive and both firm-/industry-agnostic, rather than problem specific.

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Green Guide: Guidance on Implementation

August 2024

Comprehensive document that provides detailed guidance on the implementation of the AI Act. This guide aims to ensure consistency, clarity, and ease of compliance for stakeholders.

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Potential Impact on Cyber Security Outcomes

August 2024

Report analysing the potential impacts of EU AI Act on cyber security outcomes.

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Handbook: Limited- and Minimal-Risk AI Systems and GPAI

August 2024

Comprehensive guide that outlines the legislative and other provisions made under the EU AI Act. This issue focuses on Limited- and Minimal Risk AI Systems and GPAI

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Handbook: Articles 6-7 & Annex III (High-Risk AI Systems)

July 2024

Comprehensive guide that outlines the legislative and other provisions made under the EU AI Act. This issue focuses on High-Risk AI Systems under Articles 6-7 & Annex III (High-Risk AI Systems).

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Handbook: Article 5 (Prohibited AI Practices)

July 2024

Comprehensive guide that outlines the legislative and other provisions made under the EU AI Act. This issue focuses on Prohibited AI Practices under Article 5.

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Principles for the sound management of third-party AI risks

July 2024

Principles focusing on AI third-party risk management to keep pace with technological developments, such as those under the EU AI Act.

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Artificial Intelligence Washing - Compliance and Awareness

July 2024

Material on the report analysing the nascent phenomenon known as 'AI Washing' and the EU AI Act's role as a risk mitigant.

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Impact in the FinTech Industry - An Impact Analysis on Market Participants

July 2024

Material on the report analysing the potential impact on the global FinTech industry and their customers in the first year of operation.

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The EU AI Act in the Financial Services Industry - Before the Dust Settles

March 2024

Material on the report titled, 'How financial services are likely to take a sustainable approach to EU AI Act compliance in a new era for trustworthy AI, ahead of entry into force.'

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Enterprise UN SDG Adherence