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What already applies
The AI Act entered into force on 1 August 2024 and applies in stages. Since 2 February 2025, the bans on certain AI practices (Art. 5) and the AI literacy obligation (Art. 4) apply: providers and deployers must ensure that their staff have a sufficient level of AI knowledge. Since 2 August 2025, obligations for general-purpose AI models apply.
Detailed explanations are in our guide to EU AI Act obligations for companies.
AI Act checklist
AI inventory
Role and classification
AI literacy (Art. 4)
Transparency (Art. 50)
Deployer obligations for high-risk AI (Art. 26)
Governance
Keeping evidence structured
The AI register in docxpert records systems with role, risk tier and operating status and links them to the requirements of the EU AI Act and ISO 42001. You evidence AI literacy with training records.
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Frequently asked questions
Is an AI inventory mandatory?
The regulation does not explicitly require an inventory. But without one you can determine neither your role nor the risk class – so it is the practical first step.
Does the AI Act apply to using ChatGPT in the company?
Yes, as a deployer you have at least the AI literacy obligation. Depending on the use case, transparency obligations may apply, for example in customer communication.
What penalties apply?
For prohibited practices up to EUR 35 million or 7% of worldwide annual turnover; for other infringements up to EUR 15 million or 3%.