Why are law and regulation important?

Law and regulation are useful if you ...

• want to develop or train your own AI systems,

• use AI tools in your professional daily routine – including market-ready solutions,

• need to train employees in handling AI, as this has been mandatory since February 2, 2025, according to Article 4 of the EU AI Regulation,

• work in a regulated industry like healthcare, financial services, or transportation,

• work with personal data or copyrighted content.

The earlier you know the legal framework conditions, the more securely and quickly you can implement AI projects without having to make corrections later.

Labelling requirement for AI content

Since August 2, 2026, transparency regulations in Article 50 of the AI Act have been in effect. They aim to help EU citizens recognize when they are interacting with an AI system or are exposed to AI-generated content.

The European Commission has compiled the most important facts:

Who is affected?

The regulation covers every company or organization that uses AI tools. Operators of AI systems are, according to the AI-VO, "natural or legal persons, authorities, institutions, or other bodies that use an AI system in their own responsibility." Thus, all professional applications are included – only private, non-professional uses are exempt.

How do I proceed?

The following approach has proven itself for many companies:

1. Step 1 – Check involvement: Clarify whether your company qualifies as an operator of an AI system within the meaning of the AI Regulation. This affects every professional use of AI tools, regardless of company size or industry – only purely private use is excluded.

2. Step 2 – Conduct a risk assessment: Assign your AI applications to the four risk levels of the AI Act, from harmless to unacceptable. This way, you will understand which obligations apply specifically to you.

3. Step 3 – Ensure AI competence: Plan training measures for your employees according to Article 4 of the AI Regulation – as an online course, face-to-face training, or self-study, appropriate to the knowledge level and application field of your team.

4. Step 4 – Obtain legal advice: Check, especially for self-developed AI systems and questions about data protection, copyright, and industry-specific requirements, whether you need legal support.

5. Step 5 – Regularly review the legal situation: Regulation is evolving dynamically. Follow current developments and constantly adapt your processes to remain compliant long-term.

Why is AI training or education important?

Well-founded training or education not only ensures compliance with legal requirements but also brings numerous advantages to companies:

• Risk minimization: Trained employees can reduce errors and misuse potentials.

• Efficiency increase: A better understanding of AI technologies enables more effective use of the systems.

• Competitive advantage: Companies that responsibly and competently use AI can implement innovations more quickly.
  

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