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The EU AI Act and its impact

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Secure your business: The EU AI Act and its impact

The EU AI Act, which comes into force on August 2, 2024, will impose new requirements on companies in the EU. It is essential to prepare early to avoid liability risks and remain competitive. Our consulting services will help you implement the new regulations efficiently and ensure your compliance.

Briefly summarized: What is the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act is a comprehensive regulatory framework that strictly regulates the development and use of artificial intelligence in the EU. Companies face the challenge of implementing the new requirements in a timely manner, as certain milestones have been mandatory since its entry into force in 2024. Immediate action is needed to avoid significant penalties and ensure competitiveness.

The EU AI Act is a reality—companies must act now to avoid high penalties, liability risks, and reputational damage. Those who wait risk competitive disadvantages. Compliance is not an elective, but a requirement—TÜV Rheinland supports you in gaining security!
Mariusz C. Bodek
Geschäftsführer TÜV Rheinland Consulting

EU AI Act as an Opportunity

In addition to the comprehensive risks and need for action, the momentum of the EU AI Act also offers a wide range of opportunities. Positioning yourself correctly now regarding artificial intelligence and creating structures and use cases that enable immediate benefits offers a significant competitive advantage. AI will have to become an integral part of the value chain for every company. Significant efficiency potential is already emerging – in all industries. Our current projects and experience show: Companies that already use AI are achieving measurable success.

Your benefits from our commitment: Risk minimization and competitive advantages

With our support, you not only ensure that your company meets legal requirements, but also benefit from:

  • Minimizing financial and legal risks through early compliance
  • Increasing trustworthiness and transparency for customers and partners
  • Future-proofing and promoting innovation through clear governance structures

Our consulting services for implementing the EU AI Act

The EU AI Act presents companies with new regulatory challenges that require strategic and practical implementation. TÜV Rheinland Consulting offers comprehensive consulting to guide companies safely and efficiently through compliance requirements. Our approach combines in-depth expertise with proven methods to develop a customized solution for your company.

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AI Fitness Check – The Current Status Assessment

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AI Vision and Strategy for Your Company

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Implementation and Compliance Consulting

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Support with AI Standards and Audit Processes

Our AI Fitness Check offers a structured analysis of your company’s AI systems and assesses them against the requirements of the EU AI Act.

The key components include:

  • Inventory of all AI systems in the company
  • Risk assessment of the systems (high, medium, low risk)
  • Identification of relevant requirements according to the EU AI Act
  • Gap analysis to determine necessary measures
  • Development of a customized compliance roadmap

Before companies can effectively deploy AI, they need a clear vision and strategy. Together with you, we develop:

  • A company-specific AI vision that defines the long-term benefits and strategic direction
  • Core goals and application areas for AI in your company
  • Development of AI governance to ensure responsible and effective AI applications
  • Integration of the AI ​​strategy into existing business processes and corporate objectives

Following the AI ​​Readiness Analysis, we actively support you in implementing legal requirements:

  • Development and implementation of governance structures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Integration of risk management and control systems for AI applications
  • Documentation and reporting requirements for legally compliant evidence
  • Training and education for managers and employees on the safe use of AI

Our experts will continue to support you after implementation:

  • Conducting internal audits and compliance assessments
  • Supporting you in preparing for compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 42001, ISO 27001)
  • Regularly monitoring regulatory developments and adapting your compliance strategy

Next steps – contact us now.

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Häufige Fragen | FAQ

It creates a binding legal framework for AI in the EU. Companies must ensure that their AI systems are compliant to avoid legal and financial risks.

Violations can result in fines of up to 35 million euros or 7% of global annual turnover.

It will enter into force gradually. Certain provisions have been in effect since February 2025, and full application will begin in August 2026.

All companies that offer or use AI-based products or services in the EU, regardless of their location.

High-risk AI includes, among others, biometric remote identification systems, credit granting systems, law enforcement systems, and critical infrastructure.

Through an AI Readiness Assessment, robust AI governance, and regular audits.

We offer comprehensive consulting services from risk analysis and assessment, to the development of an AI vision and strategy, to implementation and consulting on standards compliance.

Es umfasst eine Bestandsaufnahme, Risikobewertung der Systeme (unannehmbar / hoch / begrenzt / minimal), GAP-Analyse und die Entwicklung eines Compliance-Fahrplans.

Yes, all employees who use AI systems must have the necessary AI competence (Article 4 AI Regulation).

Contact us for an initial consultation and learn how we can prepare your company for the EU AI Act.