European Union (AI regulation)

What European Union (AI regulation) is

The EU regulates AI by risk category, attaching obligations such as documentation, transparency, human oversight and conformity assessment to higher-risk uses, with additional duties for general-purpose models.

How it works

Obligations phase in over time and apply to providers and deployers serving the EU market regardless of where they are based. Specific dates and requirements change, so verify current obligations with counsel.

Why it matters

Because compliance is often built once and applied globally, EU rules shape products well beyond Europe.

Common uses

• →Compliance classification
• →Documentation requirements
• →Transparency disclosures