Category: Business Impact

AI Guidance Removal: Implications for Employers

Several key artificial intelligence (AI) guidance documents from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and US Department of Labor (DOL) have disappeared from their websites, following the new administration’s rollback of prior executive orders related to AI. Employers must still comply with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws governing the use of AI tools in the workplace despite the removal of this guidance.

February 27, 2025

EU AI Act: Balancing Innovation and Compliance for Startups

The European Union has introduced the AI Act to regulate artificial intelligence, focusing on definitions, literacy, and prohibitions on high-risk AI practices. While the regulations aim to promote innovation and responsible AI use, they pose significant challenges for startups and small businesses due to the extensive compliance requirements.

February 15, 2025

AI Act Essentials for SMEs: Compliance and Competitive Edge

The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive legislation governing AI, aiming to create a fair market for trustworthy and human-centric AI while ensuring safety and fundamental rights. This article discusses the key provisions of the AI Act relevant to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and how they can prepare to comply with its requirements.

February 14, 2025

AI Policy Deadline: What Employees Need to Know

The deadline for Belgian employers to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy is approaching, with a requirement to establish guidelines for AI use by February 2, 2025. This law aims to enhance AI literacy among employees while banning AI applications that violate fundamental European norms.

January 27, 2025

AI Regulations Shaping Business Strategies in 2025

As the capabilities and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) grow, so do the complexities and risks associated with it, prompting governments worldwide to implement regulations. In the U.S., both federal and state levels are actively working to create regulatory frameworks that encourage AI innovation while protecting citizens from potential harms.

January 21, 2025

Critical Enforcement for Effective AI Regulation

Scholars are urging the European Union to prioritize the enforcement of the recently passed Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) to ensure its effectiveness as a global benchmark for AI regulation. They emphasize that adequate staffing and resources at the newly created AI Office are critical to prevent inconsistent enforcement across member states.

January 20, 2025

Understanding the EU AI Act: Key Compliance Strategies for Businesses

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at ensuring safe and ethical AI practices while promoting innovation. Businesses worldwide need to assess their AI systems and develop compliance strategies as parts of the Act begin to take effect starting February 2025.

January 18, 2025

EU’s AI Office: A Call for Urgent Capacity Building to Mitigate Risks

The European AI Office must expand its staff to over 200 members to effectively implement new AI rules, as its current workforce of around 85 is inadequate for the task. Without sufficient capacity, the Commission risks failing to protect citizens and businesses from the systemic risks posed by advanced AI technologies.

January 17, 2025

Preparing for AI Regulation: What Organizations Need to Know in 2025

Over the next 12-18 months, organizations will face an increasingly complex landscape of AI compliance frameworks and regulations as governments worldwide advance legislation to address AI risks. The EU AI Act, set to begin its rollout in February 2025, will require organizations to ensure their employees possess adequate AI literacy and comply with strict regulations on high-risk AI applications.

January 16, 2025

EU AI Act: Essential Compliance Strategies for SMBs

The EU AI Act, published on July 12, 2024, introduces significant regulations impacting how small and medium businesses operate with AI systems in the EU. It outlines extensive documentation requirements and expands liability risks, necessitating compliance to avoid substantial penalties.

January 16, 2025