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EU AI Act

EU AI Act FAQ

The EU AI Act applies in stages and assigns different duties to providers, deployers and other actors. The Omnibus entered into force on 27 July 2026, extending the main Annex III high-risk rules to 2 December 2027 and the Annex I product-related rules to 2 August 2028. These questions explain scope, current obligations and practical preparation for Irish organisations.

  1. 1.What is the EU AI Act?
  2. 2.When does the EU AI Act come into force in Ireland?
  3. 3.What is the EU AI Act August 2026 deadline?
  4. 4.What is a high-risk AI system under the EU AI Act?
  5. 5.What AI practices are prohibited under the EU AI Act?
  6. 6.What are the penalties for breaching the EU AI Act?
  7. 7.Does the EU AI Act apply to Irish businesses?
  8. 8.Who enforces the EU AI Act in Ireland?
  9. 9.What is the AI Office of Ireland?
  10. 10.What is the Article 4 AI literacy obligation?
  11. 11.What is a conformity assessment for AI?
  12. 12.How do you classify an AI system under the EU AI Act?
  13. 13.What does the EU AI Act require for employers using AI in recruitment?
  14. 14.What are the EU AI Act obligations for financial services in Ireland?
  15. 15.What is Ireland's Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026?

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