European Commission clarifies AI literacy obligations under Article 4 of the AI Act
Last week, the European Commission updated its AI literacy FAQ providing important clarifications on the AI literacy obligations set out in Article 4 of the AI Act. The AI literacy obligations require providers and deployers of AI systems to take measures to ensure that relevant staff possess a sufficient level of AI competence. The FAQ […]
European Commission plans to launch AI Act support tools to simplify compliance with the AI Act
The European Commission has launched an AI Continent Action Plan to simplify compliance and help organisations navigating within the new AI Act. As part of this, the Commission is launching an AI Act Service Desk within the EU AI Office in July 2025. The Service Desk aims to serve as an information hub where stakeholders can […]
European Commission publishes living repository to highlight AI literacy efforts across organisations
The European Artificial Intelligence Office has launched a living repository showcasing how AI Pact organisations are promoting learning and knowledge-sharing around AI literacy, as required by Article 4 of the AI Act. The repository includes list of practices on how to educate staff and users on the responsible use of AI systems and will be […]
Third Draft of the EU Code of Practice for GPAI-models Has Been Released
Today, the third draft of the EU Code of Practice for general-purpose AI models (GPAI models) was released. The code of practice aims to assist providers of GPAI models in aligning with the upcoming obligations in the AI Act. The latest version introduces a streamlined structure, featuring two commitments on transparency and copyright for all […]
EU Updates Model Clauses on AI Procurement to Align with the AI Act
The EU released on 5 March 2025 updated model clauses on AI procurement to align with the AI Act. The model clauses were developed within the Community of Practice on Public Procurement of AI, which is supported by the European Commission. It should be noted however that the model clauses state that they are working […]
EU Report Highlights Potential Legal Conflict Between AI Act and GDPR on Sensitive Personal Data
A new report from the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) warns of a potential legal conflict between the EU AI Act and the GDPR, particularly concerning the use of sensitive personal data to mitigate algorithmic bias. The AI Act, which came into force in August 2024, aims to regulate (amongst other things) high-risk AI systems […]
AI Liability Directive Proposal Withdrawn
On February 12, 2025, the European Commission announced that it would no longer proceed with the proposed Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive (AILD). Originally introduced in 2022, the AILD aimed to establish uniform rules across the EU for compensating individuals harmed by AI systems. The directive sought to address gaps in existing laws and legal systems […]
Guidelines on GDPR and the use of generative AI
New Privacy Guidelines on Generative AI from European Data Protection Authorities In recent weeks, several European data protection authorities have published new guidance outlining key data protection considerations for the use of generative AI. These guidelines address compliance challenges related to both the training of AI models and their deployment in various applications. Two significant […]
Commission publishes Guidelines on prohibited AI practices under the EU AI Act
At last—only two days after the prohibitions under the AI Act came into force—the European Commission has published and approved its much-anticipated first guidance. While the document still awaits formal adoption, we do not foresee any obstacles and will keep you informed if the situation changes. The guidance spans 140 pages, and you can find […]
Re-Launch of the new and improved tracker
Snellman is excited to (re)launch our Digital Compliance Tracker! The new and improved Snellman Digital Compliance Tracker is re-launched today! The tracker provides an overview of key EU regulations and directives governing digital products and services. It covers AI, Consumer & E-commerce, Cybersecurity, Data, Digital Privacy, and Digital Services. It is designed to simplify the […]