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What Do the EU AI Act High-Risk Guidelines Mean for UK Businesses?
Rory O'Keeffe Rory O'Keeffe

What Do the EU AI Act High-Risk Guidelines Mean for UK Businesses?

The European Commission published draft guidelines on 19 May 2026 for classifying high-risk AI systems under Articles 6(1) and 6(2) of the EU AI Act. The three-phase framework covers product safety AI and eight high-risk sectors. The public consultation closes 23 June 2026, with standalone high-risk compliance now required by December 2027 following the Digital Omnibus on AI.

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EU AI Act Update: First Provisions Are Live
Rory O'Keeffe Rory O'Keeffe

EU AI Act Update: First Provisions Are Live

The EU AI Act, effective 2 February, 2025, marks a major shift in AI regulation. Discover the key prohibited practices and what businesses need to know before full enforcement in August 2025. Stay ahead in the AI game!

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AI Literacy - What’s your plan?  Need a suggestion?!?
Rory O'Keeffe Rory O'Keeffe

AI Literacy - What’s your plan? Need a suggestion?!?

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act, which came into force on 1 August 1 2024. This article explores the importance of AI literacy, which comes into effect on 2 February 2025 how to implement effective training programmes, and the challenges you may face in this process. As in-house counsel, DPOs and C-suite members are grappling at the latest compliance demand, RMOK has set out its thoughts on how to plan for AI literacy (only 15 weeks away!).

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