Your Roadmap to Meeting the EU’s AI Regulation

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act is the world’s first major legislation to regulate AI based on risk. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business, compliance is no longer optional—it’s essential.

Here’s your clear, step-by-step guide to comply with the AI Act, without the legal jargon.

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Step 1: Know the Risk Categories

The AI Act defines four risk levels:

• Prohibited AI (e.g., social scoring, manipulative tech)

• High-risk AI (e.g., facial recognition, HR tech, credit scoring)

• Limited-risk AI (e.g., chatbots)

• Minimal/no risk (e.g., spam filters)

First, identify all AI systems your organization uses and categorize them.

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Step 2: Conduct an AI Impact Assessment

For high-risk AI, you’re required to:

• Assess risks to fundamental rights

• Ensure transparency and explainability

• Prevent bias and discrimination

• Log system performance and interventions

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Step 3: Maintain Robust Documentation

You’ll need a compliance dossier including:

• Technical descriptions of your AI system

• Evidence of testing, safety, and human oversight

• Risk mitigation strategies

• Ongoing monitoring protocols

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Step 4: Build Human Oversight into AI Use

You must offer:

• The ability to override AI decisions

• Access to a human reviewer

• Transparent communication with users

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Step 5: Monitor and Improve Continuously

AI changes over time. You’re expected to:

• Continuously monitor system performance

• Re-assess whenever major changes occur

• Establish user complaint channels

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NormNest Simplifies AI Compliance

NormNest equips you with:

• Templates for AI risk and impact assessments

• Dashboards for documentation and oversight

• Expert support for audit readiness and EU certification

Need help navigating the AI Act?
Start with a compliance review at NormNest.eu