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EU AI Act

EU AI Act FAQ

The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI law. For Irish organisations, enforcement begins in August 2026 — the AI Office of Ireland opens, 15 National Competent Authorities gain powers, and AI literacy and transparency obligations are supervised first. High-risk obligations follow in December 2027 under the May 2026 Digital Omnibus. These questions cover the essentials: what the Act requires, who it applies to, and what Irish organisations need to do now.

  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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