The Week-1 guardrail kit for the EU AI Act includes deploying DPIA-lite, a logging schema, and compliance guardrails to minimize rework and procurement risks. By focusing on early SLOs and procuring model documentation, teams can expedite delivery while ensuring compliance with legal and security requirements.
Concerns have been raised that certain provisions of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act could hinder innovation and deter investment, particularly for start-ups and SMEs. The AI Act’s high-risk requirements will not apply until August 2026, presenting an opportunity for the EU to reflect and potentially reform this framework before it takes effect.
South Korea has introduced the world’s first law combining AI strategy, industrial promotion, and regulation, known as the Framework Act on the Promotion and Trust of Artificial Intelligence. However, this integrated approach poses risks, as the regulations may hinder industrial growth by imposing burdensome requirements that do not necessarily enhance safety or innovation.
On September 17, 2025, the Italian Parliament approved the AI Law, the first national legislation in the EU governing artificial intelligence, which will take effect on October 10. This law establishes core principles for AI use, focusing on human oversight, personal data protection, and specific provisions for critical sectors such as healthcare and labor.
On October 10, 2025, Italy will become the first EU member state to implement a national artificial intelligence law, ahead of the EU’s AI Act. Law No. 132/2025 emphasizes a human-centric approach to AI, with provisions for transparency, privacy, and safety, while introducing penalties for harmful AI use.
AI compliance involves adhering to legal, ethical, and operational standards in the design and deployment of AI systems, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of various regulatory frameworks. As AI adoption increases, so does the importance of establishing a robust compliance strategy to protect sensitive data, reduce risks, and build trust with stakeholders.
The Isle of Man is establishing a National Office for AI Development and Regulation to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI revolution. Chief Minister Alfred Cannan emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure competitiveness and efficiency in government services.
The EU AI Act has significantly shaped AI governance by providing a comprehensive regulatory framework that encourages responsible deployment of AI systems. While it has faced criticism, it has successfully fostered a culture of transparency and accountability within organizations, prompting them to prioritize security and ethical considerations in their AI strategies.
The EU is launching consultations to develop guidelines and a Code of Practice focused on transparency obligations for certain AI systems, including those related to biometric categorization and emotion recognition. Stakeholders are invited to share their views until October 2nd, with the drafting process for the Code expected to continue until June 2026.
On July 10, 2025, the European AI Office published the final version of the Code of Practice for providers of General Purpose AI models under the EU AI Act, focusing on transparency, copyright compliance, and systemic risk management. This voluntary tool aims to help providers demonstrate compliance with the EU AI Act while imposing extensive obligations and guidelines for managing compliance and audit structures.