Question 1

What is the EU AI Act?

Accepted Answer

The EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) is the world's first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence. It establishes a risk-based framework classifying AI systems into four categories: prohibited, high-risk, limited-risk (Art. 50 transparency), and minimal-risk. Organizations deploying or providing AI in the EU must comply with obligations matching their risk category.

Question 2

Who needs to comply with the EU AI Act?

Accepted Answer

Both AI providers (companies that develop AI systems) and AI deployers (companies that use AI systems in their operations) are subject to the regulation. If your organization develops, imports, distributes, or uses AI systems within the EU market, you likely have compliance obligations -- regardless of where your company is headquartered.

Question 3

What is Art. 50 and when is the deadline?

Accepted Answer

Article 50 requires transparency obligations for certain AI systems: chatbots must disclose they are AI, deepfakes must be labeled, emotion recognition systems must inform users, and AI-generated content must be machine-detectable. The deadline is August 2, 2026 -- and unlike high-risk requirements, this deadline is NOT affected by the Digital Omnibus delay.

Question 4

What documents do I need for compliance?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your risk classification. High-risk AI systems require Annex IV Technical Documentation, Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA), quality management system docs, and a Declaration of Conformity. Limited-risk systems under Art. 50 need transparency notices. Attestia generates all required documents automatically based on your classification result.

Question 5

How does Attestia's risk classification work?

Accepted Answer

Attestia uses a triple-verification approach: (1) a deterministic rules engine checks your AI system against Art. 5 prohibited practices, Art. 6 high-risk criteria, and Art. 50 transparency rules; (2) an AI recommendation analyzes grey areas with a confidence score; (3) you review and approve the final classification. This ensures accuracy while keeping you in control.

Question 6

Is Attestia a replacement for legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. Attestia is a compliance automation tool that helps you classify AI systems, generate documentation, and track compliance status. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. For complex legal questions or formal legal opinions, we recommend consulting a qualified legal professional. Every document generated includes a disclaimer to this effect.

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