Understanding the Foundations of the EU AI Act
By External Provider
About this course
The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) is a landmark regulatory framework designed to govern the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence across the EU. Its goal is to promote trustworthy, ethical, and responsible AI while reducing risks to safety, fundamental rights, and democratic values. The EU AI Act applies to organizations both within and outside the European Union, wherever AI systems are placed on the EU market or impact EU citizens. This EU AI Act training course provides a clear, practical overview of the Act’s key articles, scope, and obligations, helping organizations understand how to achieve and maintain compliance. Learners will gain essential knowledge to support effective AI governance, risk management, and regulatory readiness under the EU AI Act.
What you will learn
- Explain the rationale for EU AI regulation and identify when the EU AI Act applies, based on its scope and territorial reach.
- Assess whether a system qualifies as AI under Article 3(1) of the EU AI Act.
- Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of AI providers and deployers under the EU AI Act.