Providers and deployers of AI systems must assess which of their solutions fall within the scope of the AI Act. If such businesses apply AI systems prohibited under the AI Act, they must stop using, developing, and distributing such systems by February 2025.

The AI Act also requires providers and deployers of AI systems to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy among their staff by February 2025. This is also a critical milestone in building an AI governance framework. No organization can develop a proper AI governance framework without proper AI literacy. It is of pivotal importance to involve all stakeholders in understanding the risks and impacts of AI systems.

Just imagine the possible unintended implications when an HR team without AI literacy out of the blue suddenly decides to implement an AI system to screen resumes, assess work performance, or identify employees remotely. All this could qualify as a high-risk category triggering AI compliance.
Also, do not forget that “deployers” are broadly defined in the AI Act.

Practically any organization could be a deployer if it uses an AI system in the course of a professional activity.

Long story short: As your organization could be affected as well, you should start working on assessing your systems and ensuring AI literacy, as the 2025 February deadline is fast approaching.

For more information, please contact our expert Endre Varady at varadye@vjt-partners.com