EU AI Act Service Desk: A new platform for AI compliance

Why I love the EU approach to AI legislation (and here’s proof 🚀) 📘 What’s inside: Today, the EU unveiled the AI Act Service Desk — a dedicated, multilingual hub where organizations can ask targeted questions about how the AI Act applies to them, get clarity on obligations, and access interactive compliance tools. This is part of the EU’s plan to support smooth implementation of the AI Act across all member states.  🔍 Why this stands out: Because true regulation doesn’t just opine from on high — it shows up to help. The EU isn’t just writing rules and walking away. It’s saying: “We’ll be your partner in making sense of them.” This is a governance model grounded in accessibility, support, and iteration. It tackles fragmentation: instead of each country reinventing guidance, there’s a central authoritative resource.   It ensures practical clarity, especially for smaller actors who might lack legal teams. It reflects an empathetic posture: acknowledging that compliance is complex and many feel lost. This is how you build trust in rules. You don’t leave people guessing — you build infrastructure that helps them comply and thrive. 🙌 Credit where it’s due: Thank you to the European Commission and the EU AI Office for making this more than legislation — for making it a living, usable, human-centred system. Check it out for yourself! https://lnkd.in/dEJuYWp6  === Did you like this post? Connect or Follow 🎯 Kuba Szarmach Want to see all my posts? Ring that 🔔. Sign up for my biweekly newsletter with the latest selection of AI Governance Resources (1.500+ subscribers) 📬.

AI Compliance-by-Design: A CTO Guide to Model Inventory, RAG Sources, and Decision Logging under the EU AI Act The EU AI Act is now in force and rolling out in phases; several obligations arrive before full application in 2026–2027 (see the EU’s implementation timeline and this key-dates overview). The European Commission’s AI Office will oversee providers — with a special focus on general-purpose AI (GPAI) — and may request information or evaluate models. For GPAI in particular, the Commission published obligations fact pages and a voluntary GPAI Code of Practice to reduce ambiguity while Article 53/55 duties phase in. Below is the working checklist we use at Pynest to make AI systems shippable across jurisdictions without turning every release into a legal fire drill. The Act differentiates between providers (who place on the market or put into service) and deployers (who use AI systems). If you provide or fine-tune GPAI models, you face specific duties such as technical documentation, a copyright policy, and a summary of training content (see the Commission’s GPAI obligations; also note the https://lnkd.in/gV9YZdUb

🚀 Heads-up on AI regulation in Europe! The EU is moving fast with its landmark AI legal framework — the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and related tools are no longer just theoretical. If your organisation develops or deploys AI (especially across Europe), this is a moment to act. 🔍 Three key highlights from recent developments: 1. 🇪🇺 The European Commission is floating a whistle-blowing mechanism for misuse of AI in scientific research. Researchers could soon have an EU-level channel to raise concerns. 2. 🇮🇹 Italian Law No. 132/2025 (effective 10 Oct 2025) makes Italy the first EU member state to pass a national AI law aligned with the AI Act — this adds a layer of national compliance on top of the EU framework. 3. 📊 Businesses across sectors are feeling the regulatory pressure: for example, telcos are already reporting rising compliance costs under the EU and other jurisdictions’ new AI rules. 💼 What you should do now: Map which role(s) your organisation plays in the value chain (AI-model provider, deployer, distributor, user). Identify the obligations under the AI Act: transparency, oversight, risk management, incident reporting. Develop or update your governance-framework: build a single “control fabric” that covers AI, data, compliance and risk. Monitor national laws in the jurisdictions you operate in because national frameworks (like Italy’s) may introduce additional obligations or enforcement layers. Turn regulatory burden into advantage: embedding transparent, trustworthy and auditable AI processes can be a competitive edge. 🔗 Further reading: Commission floats whistle-blowing mechanism: https://lnkd.in/eaa7E-5w Italy leads on national AI law: https://lnkd.in/evwzEFN8 EU AI Act obligations and timeline: https://lnkd.in/eK5UHhrc 🧩 Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss how this applies to your organisation. #AI #AIGovernance #EUAIAct #Compliance #Innovation #TechPolicy

There's been growing debate around the EU AI Act and its impact on innovation. Critics point to the Draghi Report, which suggests that excessive regulation is one of the key reasons Europe lags behind in tech innovation. Adding to that, a leaked letter from Norway’s Digitalization Minister reportedly urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to pause the implementation of the AI Act, citing concerns about its potential effects on competitiveness. Despite these concerns, the EU AI Act is moving forward. In fact, the obligations for GPAI providers have already begun to take effect. I've broken down the current obligations and timelines in a separate post below, feel free to check it out https://lnkd.in/gMYcsRDW

The AI Act establishes the first comprehensive European framework for the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence. The EU consultation on transparency aims to define clear obligations for AI providers and users, including labeling AI-generated or AI-manipulated content, to ensure trust, clarity, and responsible adoption. van Berings supports companies in anticipating these requirements, updating internal processes and contracts, and providing guidance for effective compliance with the new transparency obligations. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dcWgpvs7 #vanBerings #AIAct #eu #tradeandcompliance

The European Commission has released an extensive and valuable document: the AI Act Service Desk FAQ. This publication brings together over 100 practical questions and answers on how to apply the EU AI Act. Directly based on queries from companies, legal experts and policymakers during the AI Pact webinars. 💡Why this document is so useful It’s an overview and a living document that is continuously updated by the European Commission itself. It clarifies, among other things: ✔️What the AI Act actually regulates and which systems fall under its scope ✔️The implementation timeline up to 2027 ✔️The definitions of AI systems and AI models, including the distinction between general-purpose AI models and AI systems ✔️The obligations for high-risk AI and the rules on prohibited practices ✔️Insights into the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice and the new AI regulatory sandboxes ✔️Even concrete technical thresholds, such as 10²³ and 10²⁵ FLOPs used to classify models with systemic risk. The document was prepared by the European Commission / AI Act Service Desk and currently represents the most reliable interpretative source of the law.

Tom Gates reports that the European Commission has launched the AI Act Service Desk and Single Information Platform to help businesses comply with the EU AI Act, featuring tools like a Compliance Checker and multilingual expert support. These initiatives support the EC’s AI Continent Action Plan, with key deadlines for GPAI and high-risk AI system obligations coming in August 2025, 2026, and 2027. To read more, click below. https://lnkd.in/emiqVUBv #EUAIAct #AICompliance #TrustworthyAI

💡 News Update 💡 The European Commission has launched two new tools designed to help businesses, public authorities, and citizens navigate the EU AI Act, which came into force in August 2024. The AI Act Service Desk and the AI Act Single Information Platform aim to provide practical support and legal clarity as the regulation gradually takes effect through August 2027. #ai #euaiact #tech #artificialintelligence https://lnkd.in/gdjcU_td

Last week we hosted a Roundtable for our General Counsel (GC) Community on ‘Integrating AI Policy’. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded in every part of business operations. For GCs (and IT), the challenge goes beyond regulating the 'chat' use of LLM's. Organisations are now building AI agents, "vibe coding", and experimenting with autonomous systems. This requires an AI policy that integrates with broader compliance frameworks and keeps pace with fast-evolving legislation.   We discussed how to draft and implement AI policies that are future-proof, compliant, and workable across the organisation. We also explored the role of the GC in setting up these policies, ensuring effective governance, and monitoring their application in practice.   Our colleagues Bas Dijkmans van Gunst (Partner Team Tech) hosted the Roundtable. Together with Roan de Jong, Bas wrote a thought piece on this subject: Navigating the legal terrain of AI: a guide for in-house legal teams. Available via: https://lnkd.in/e5kK7nyf

It was a pleasure to host this practical session for General Counsels together with Roan de Jong . We explored key themes including: • The use of AI tools by legal teams • Policies and best practices around LLMs and agents • Organization-wide (procurement) policies and the role of the legal team • And of course, the relevant legislative frameworks Looking forward to continuing the conversation!