Tom Fox and Jonathan Armstrong, renowned expert in cyber security, co-host the award-winning Life with GDPR. In this episode, they discuss a pressing deadline for compliance officers: the February 2nd enforcement of the EU AI Act’s prohibitions on unacceptable AI risk.
Tom and Jonathan look at the phased implementation of this complex legislation, detailing the obligations of businesses using AI in their EU operations. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of identifying ‘shadow AI’ within organizations, from HR recruitment tools to consumer applications, and the substantial penalties for non-compliance, which can reach up to $35 million or 7% of global annual revenue. They also cover a practical five-step plan to help companies move towards compliance, involving board awareness, an AI inventory, assessment of AI tools, contract reviews, and transparency measures. Tune in to understand the nuances of this legislation and how to prepare your organization before the rapidly approaching deadline.
Key takeaways:
- Understanding the EU AI Act
- Prohibited AI Applications
- Corporate and Personal Liability
- Steps to Compliance
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