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AI Talks: Understanding the EU AI Act – What It Means for Companies Worldwide
Event summary
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which entered into force on August 1, 2024, is poised to become the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation, setting a global benchmark for how AI systems are developed, deployed and used ethically.
With its far-reaching extraterritorial effect, the EU AI Act doesn’t just apply to businesses based in the EU. Companies outside the EU that develop, provide or use AI systems targeting EU users or markets also must comply with these groundbreaking requirements.
Whether you’re a US-based business, a global enterprise or a fast-growing tech startup, understanding the EU AI Act is critical to ensuring compliance, mitigating risk and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving AI regulatory landscape.
Join Cooley’s cyber/data/privacy team for a three-part webinar series designed to help founders, general counsel, legal teams and compliance professionals navigate the implications of the EU AI Act. Each session will provide actionable insights on the law’s requirements and key compliance deadlines starting in 2025.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed about a regulation that will shape the future of AI – wherever your company operates.
Core Provisions and Enforcement – Obligations Starting August 2, 2025
On August 2, 2025, the EU AI Act’s core provisions take effect, imposing detailed obligations on providers of general-purpose AI models – such as chatbots, virtual assistants and recommendation systems. Requirements include transparency, human oversight and disclosure of key system details. This date also marks the start of penalty enforcement, with noncompliance carrying significant fines and reputational risks, regardless of your location. This session will provide actionable guidance to help businesses align their AI systems with the requirements of the AI Act and navigate this critical compliance deadline.
Cooley’s European tech regulatory group assists companies at all stages in the business life cycle, so they can successfully navigate the landscape of fast-evolving tech regulation. Cooley is a market leader in working with companies on the regulatory implications of creating, making available and deploying AI systems.
For questions about this series, please email Francesca Bottorff and Elena-Alina Rapotan.
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