On October 10, 2025, Italy enacted Law No. 132/2025, becoming the first EU Member State to implement a comprehensive national framework for artificial intelligence. This law aligns with the EU AI Act and introduces key innovations, including national authorities for AI supervision and measures for copyright protection for AI-generated works.
This article discusses the growing importance of AI compliance in a global context, emphasizing the need for organizations to navigate emerging regulations effectively. With risks of reputational damage and fines, businesses must adopt proactive strategies to ensure ethical and responsible AI deployment.
On September 26, 2025, the European Commission published the ‘Draft Guidance Article 73 AI Act – Incident Reporting’ to assist providers of High-Risk AI Systems with their reporting obligations for serious incidents. The guidance aims to clarify definitions and reporting requirements while providing practical examples of reportable incidents that infringe on fundamental rights.
In an insightful interview with Greg Hutchins of Quality Plus Engineering, the discussion focused on the emerging importance of AI governance and risk management frameworks, particularly the NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001. Hutchins emphasizes that establishing standards for AI is crucial for building trust and ensuring the safety and reliability of AI systems as they become increasingly integrated into business operations.
The EU AI Act is set to revolutionize the iGaming sector by introducing a harmonized framework for AI use, particularly for high-risk applications like facial recognition. Operators must prepare for compliance by assessing risks, drafting internal codes of practice, and aligning their AI strategies with the new legislation.
The EU has launched the AI Act Service Desk and the Single Information Platform to help businesses navigate the complexities of the AI Act before its full implementation in August 2027. Despite these efforts, critics argue that the legislation creates uncertainty regarding data usage for training AI models, prompting many organizations to call for a delay in the Act’s implementation.
On September 23, 2025, Italy signed into law the Italian AI Law, which introduces provisions that complement the EU AI Act and designates authorities for oversight. The law addresses key areas such as data use in healthcare, employment obligations regarding AI in the workplace, and copyright protections for AI-generated works.
The European Union AI Act is the first comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence worldwide, introducing a tiered framework to classify and govern AI systems based on their risk levels. Understanding compliance with the Act is essential for those building or managing AI systems, as it sets forth enforceable guidelines to ensure safety and accountability.
On September 26, 2025, the European Commission published draft guidance on serious incident reporting requirements for high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act. Organizations developing or deploying such AI systems must understand these new reporting obligations for compliance planning, as the requirements will take effect in August 2026.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on the world’s first comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Act, aiming to regulate AI based on its potential risks. This landmark legislation categorizes AI systems, bans those with unacceptable risks, and establishes a governance framework that could influence global standards.