The AI Pact supports companies ahead of EU high-risk requirements
The European Commission is supporting organisations through the AI Pact to prepare for the implementation of the AI Act. While oversight is increasing, certain requirements for high-risk systems do not apply until December 2027.
What happened?
The European Commission is driving the AI Pact to assist organisations in preparing for the requirements of the EU AI Act. The regulation entered into force on 1 August 2024, and on 2 August 2026, the AI Office and national authorities assumed their supervisory powers. However, certain requirements regarding high-risk AI and other specific provisions will only apply from December 2027.
Key facts
| Ikraftträdande för AI Act | 1 augusti 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tillsynsbefogenheter övertagna | 2 augusti 2026 |
| Start för vissa högriskkrav | December 2027 |
”The AI Pact encourages and supports organisations to plan ahead for the implementation of AI Act measures.”
Why it matters
The AI Pact provides businesses with a structured framework to adapt their processes early and ensure regulatory compliance. By offering support and collaboration, the Commission reduces the risk of costly sanctions and disruptions as oversight intensifies.
Who is affected?
The initiative affects all developers, companies, non-profit organisations, and public entities within the EU that build or integrate AI systems. International providers selling AI services in the European market are also affected by the regulation's various stages.
Impact on the EU
The AI Pact is a key EU initiative coordinated directly by the European Commission and its AI Office. Its purpose is to facilitate compliance with the EU AI Act and create unified standards across the entire union.
What else you should know
The AI Pact is divided into two pillars, the first of which focuses on knowledge sharing within the network for businesses and civil society. The initiative acts as a voluntary bridge until the final requirements enter into force at the end of 2027.
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