https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts The latest insights on EU AI Act compliance, AI literacy and responsible AI implementation. en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.aiactblog.nl/logo.png https://www.aiactblog.nl/en https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/annex-iii-high-risk-ai-overview https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/annex-iii-high-risk-ai-overview A structured overview of the eight domains of Annex III AI Act based on the Commission guidelines of 19 May 2026, with use cases, examples of high-risk systems and the application of the Article 6(3) filter per domain. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Annex III Commission guidelines AI governance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/commission-guidelines-high-risk-ai-filter https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/commission-guidelines-high-risk-ai-filter On 19 May 2026 the European Commission released its draft guidelines for the classification of high-risk AI systems. A deep dive into the Article 6(3) filter, the eight Annex III domains, and the three pitfalls every provider and deployer needs to understand. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Article 6 Annex III Commission guidelines AI governance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-biometrics https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-biometrics Domain 1 of Annex III AI Act covers three use cases: remote biometric identification, biometric categorisation and emotion recognition. The Commission guidelines draw sharp distinctions between what is prohibited under Article 5, what is high-risk and what is out of scope. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Biometrics Facial recognition Emotion recognition Annex III https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-critical-infrastructure https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-critical-infrastructure Domain 2 of Annex III AI Act covers six use cases where AI functions as a safety component in essential services. The Commission guidelines connect this closely to the NIS2 and CER directives. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Critical infrastructure NIS2 CER Directive Annex III https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-education https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-education Domain 3 of Annex III AI Act covers four use cases touching the entire education process. The Commission guidelines sharply distinguish what falls within high-risk and what counts as pedagogical support. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Education EdTech Proctoring Annex III https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-employment https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-employment Deep-dive on domain 4 of Annex III AI Act: recruitment, selection and worker management. Which HR-tech is high-risk, what falls within the Article 6(3) filter, and what this means for recruitment, performance management and task allocation. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI HR-tech Recruitment Worker management Annex III https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-essential-services https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-essential-services Domain 5 of Annex III AI Act covers four diverse use cases: public benefits, creditworthiness, life and health insurance, and emergency call triage. The Commission guidelines provide sharp delineation per use case, with particular attention to banks and insurers under CRR and Solvency II. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Creditworthiness Insurance Public sector Annex III https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-justice-democracy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-justice-democracy Domain 8 of Annex III AI Act covers two very different use cases: AI supporting judges, and AI intended to influence elections or referendums. The Commission guidelines set sharp boundaries. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Justice Elections Democracy Annex III https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-law-enforcement https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-law-enforcement Domain 6 of Annex III AI Act has five use cases for AI in investigation and policing. The Commission guidelines sharply delineate what is prohibited, what is high-risk and what is outside scope. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Law enforcement Police Predictive policing Annex III https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-migration-asylum https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-migration-asylum Domain 7 of Annex III AI Act covers four use cases touching the entire chain of admission to Europe. The Commission guidelines connect this closely to Schengen, EES, ETIAS and EURODAC. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act High-risk AI Migration Asylum Border control Annex III https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-awareness-training-vs-ai-literacy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-awareness-training-vs-ai-literacy AI awareness is a useful start, but Article 4 asks for more: role-based AI literacy that fits systems, risks and responsibilities. Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Literacy AI awareness AI Literacy Article 4 EU AI Act LearnWize Training https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/online-ai-literacy-certificate-evidence https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/online-ai-literacy-certificate-evidence An online AI literacy certificate can be useful evidence, but only inside a broader Article 4 file with roles, risks and follow-up. Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Literacy AI Literacy AI certificate Article 4 LearnWize AI awareness Training https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/prove-ai-literacy-supervisor-article-4 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/prove-ai-literacy-supervisor-article-4 A certificate alone is not enough. Build an Article 4 evidence pack with AI use, role mapping, training records, assessments and management reporting. Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Literacy AI Literacy Article 4 EU AI Act Supervision LearnWize Training Compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-ai-act-may-2026-status-political-agreement https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-ai-act-may-2026-status-political-agreement The Council and European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the Digital Omnibus AI Act on 7 May 2026. These are the new deadlines, the open Article 4 question and the actions organisations should take now. Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act Digital Omnibus AI Act Political agreement High-risk AI AI literacy Article 4 Article 50 Watermarking https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/consultation-implementation-act-ai-regulation-netherlands https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/consultation-implementation-act-ai-regulation-netherlands On 20 April 2026 the Dutch State Secretary Aerdts launched the public consultation on the Implementation Act of the AI Regulation. The law defines who supervises the EU AI Act in the Netherlands — and why organisations should pay attention now. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act Implementation Act AI Regulation Public consultation Supervision Dutch DPA Netherlands EU AI Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-9-risk-management-system-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-9-risk-management-system-eu-ai-act Article 9 requires a continuous risk management system for high-risk AI. Here is what providers must document, test, mitigate, and review before go-live. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act article 9 risk management system high-risk AI provider compliance EU AI Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/when-are-you-a-deployer-of-an-ai-agent https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/when-are-you-a-deployer-of-an-ai-agent Many organizations already use AI agents without clearly knowing which legal role they occupy. When are you a deployer under the EU AI Act, and why does that distinction matter so much in practice? Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI Agents deployer EU AI Act AI Governance article 26 high-risk AI compliance provider vs deployer https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fria-public-sector-municipalities-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fria-public-sector-municipalities-eu-ai-act When do municipalities and public bodies need a FRIA under the EU AI Act? A practical guide for public sector teams working with high-risk AI systems. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act FRIA municipalities public sector article 27 high-risk AI EU AI Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-50-provider-deployer-transparency-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-50-provider-deployer-transparency-eu-ai-act Article 50 splits transparency duties between providers and deployers. Here is who must label AI content, disclose deepfakes, and inform users under the EU AI Act. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act article 50 transparency provider deployer deepfakes EU AI Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-10-data-governance-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-10-data-governance-ai-act Article 10 sets strict data governance rules for high-risk AI. Here is what providers must prove about training, validation, test data, bias, and quality. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act article 10 data governance high-risk AI bias provider EU AI Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-14-human-oversight-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-14-human-oversight-eu-ai-act Article 14 requires human oversight for all high-risk AI systems. Here is what it means in practice: who oversees, what authority they need, and how to avoid automation bias. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act article 14 human oversight high-risk AI automation bias compliance deployer https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/european-parliament-votes-ai-act-omnibus-delay-nudifier https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/european-parliament-votes-ai-act-omnibus-delay-nudifier Historical overview of the European Parliament position of 26 March 2026 on the AI Act Omnibus. A provisional political agreement was reached on 7 May 2026, so read this article as context for the earlier Parliament line. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act AI Act Omnibus High-risk AI Postponement European Parliament Nudifier Digital Omnibus https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/what-is-an-ai-system-commission-guidelines https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/what-is-an-ai-system-commission-guidelines On 29 July 2025 the European Commission published guidelines on when software qualifies as an AI system under the AI Act. Seven elements determine whether your tool falls under the regulation. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act AI system definition European Commission Guidelines Compliance AI Governance Inference Autonomy Scope https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/why-gamification-makes-ai-training-more-effective https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/why-gamification-makes-ai-training-more-effective Meta-analyses show gamification produces significantly better learning outcomes than traditional methods. How does that work for AI training, and why do compliance courses fall short? Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Literacy gamification AI literacy AI training learning compliance training EU AI Act article 4 knowledge retention e-learning interactive learning AI skills https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dpia-ai-systems-when-required-guide https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dpia-ai-systems-when-required-guide When AI triggers a DPIA, how GDPR Article 35 links to FRIA, and which data, bias, transparency, security and oversight controls belong in your 2026 evidence file. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance DPIA data protection impact assessment AI systems GDPR privacy EU AI Act data protection high-risk AI DPO FRIA compliance impact assessment automated decision-making https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-omnibus-postponement-high-risk https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-omnibus-postponement-high-risk On 19 March 2026, the IMCO and LIBE committees of the European Parliament voted in favour of a package of amendments to the AI Act. High-risk AI systems get more time, but obligations already in force remain fully applicable. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act AI Act Omnibus High-risk AI Postponement European Parliament Compliance Digital Omnibus https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-26-deployer-obligations-eu-ai-act-checklist https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-26-deployer-obligations-eu-ai-act-checklist 9 concrete obligations for AI deployers under Article 26 EU AI Act — from human oversight to log retention and worker notification. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act article 26 deployer high-risk AI compliance human oversight https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/reddit-ap-ai-training-data https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/reddit-ap-ai-training-data Dutch court cleared the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens to investigate Reddit's sale of user data to AI developers. Key GDPR implications for the sector. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance GDPR Dutch DPA Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens Reddit AI training data GPAI AI Act Privacy law Enforcement https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-autonomy-ai-organizations https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-autonomy-ai-organizations Digital autonomy determines how organizations control AI decisions, manage vendor lock-in, and ensure human oversight remains meaningful in practice. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance digital autonomy AI autonomy AI governance vendor lock-in public values human oversight AI strategy responsible AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/police-ai-surveillance-law https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/police-ai-surveillance-law Dutch DPA warns the proposed police surveillance law lacks clear limits, risking mass monitoring of innocent citizens without suspicion. Key findings. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance Dutch DPA Police Surveillance AI Act GDPR Public order Law enforcement AI Public sector Fundamental rights https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dutch-dpa-ai-impact-barometer-ran-6-red https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dutch-dpa-ai-impact-barometer-ran-6-red The Dutch DPA publishes RAN 6: 4 of 9 indicators are now red. AI in recruitment, transparency, and AI Act preparation fall short. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance Dutch DPA RAN AI Impact Barometer AI Act Enforcement Recruitment Algorithms Transparency https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dutch-dpa-warns-security-risks-ai-agents https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dutch-dpa-warns-security-risks-ai-agents Dutch DPA identifies critical security risks in autonomous AI agents—from privilege escalation to data leakage. Key steps to protect your organization. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI Agents Data Protection GDPR Security Prompt Injection AI Act Privacy Cybersecurity https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fria-complete-guide-article-27-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fria-complete-guide-article-27-ai-act FRIA stands for Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment, required under Article 27 of the EU AI Act for deployers of high-risk AI. This guide covers who must conduct one, the 8 rights you must assess, and an editable template. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance FRIA Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment what is FRIA Article 27 AI Act EU AI Act fundamental rights high-risk AI compliance deployer DPIA EU Charter FRIA AI FRIA assessment https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/anthropic-pentagon-safeguards-mass-surveillance-autonomous-weapons https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/anthropic-pentagon-safeguards-mass-surveillance-autonomous-weapons The Pentagon demands that Anthropic remove two safety limits: no mass surveillance of Americans, no fully autonomous weapons. Dario Amodei refuses. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance Anthropic Pentagon AI Governance Autonomous weapons Mass surveillance EU AI Act Article 5 Defense Production Act Dario Amodei https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/international-ai-safety-report-2026 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/international-ai-safety-report-2026 More than 100 international experts, led by Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio, published the most comprehensive AI safety report to date. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI Safety AI Governance International AI Safety Report Yoshua Bengio GPAI Cybersecurity Biological Risks EU AI Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-agents-governance-challenge https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-agents-governance-challenge 80% of Fortune 500 firms use AI agents, but only 1 in 5 has mature governance. This 2026 guide covers what controls enterprises need to implement. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI Agents AI Governance EU AI Act Shadow AI Compliance Agentic AI Risk Management Enterprise AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fria-template-article-27-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fria-template-article-27-ai-act Download the free FRIA template for Article 27 EU AI Act. Step-by-step guide to completing your Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment with practical checklist, examples, and editable Word document. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act AI Act Article 27 FRIA FRIA template fundamental rights impact assessment high-risk AI template DPIA compliance free template https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/gpai-code-of-practice-taskforce-what-it-means https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/gpai-code-of-practice-taskforce-what-it-means The GPAI Code of Practice Signatory Taskforce sets the rules for AI models like GPT and Gemini. What does this mean for organizations building or using AI? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Responsible AI Platform AI Governance AI Act GPAI Code of Practice General-Purpose AI Compliance AI Governance EU AI Office https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-customer-contact-ai-chatbots-compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-customer-contact-ai-chatbots-compliance AI in customer contact falls under strict AI Act rules. From chatbots to emotion recognition: a practical compliance guide for 2026. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Responsible AI Platform AI Compliance AI Act Customer Contact Chatbots Emotion Recognition Customer Experience Compliance High Risk Prohibited AI Transparency https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ireland-first-eu-country-national-ai-act-law https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ireland-first-eu-country-national-ai-act-law Ireland is the first EU country with national AI Act legislation. What does this mean for enforcement and what lessons can other countries learn? Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Responsible AI Platform AI Compliance AI Act Ireland Netherlands Enforcement National implementation AI Office Supervision Compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/european-commission-misses-high-risk-guidance-deadline https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/european-commission-misses-high-risk-guidance-deadline European Commission missed its February 2026 deadline for high-risk AI guidance. What this means for your compliance timeline and what next steps to take. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act Compliance High-risk AI GPAI Enforcement Article 6 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-26-deployer-obligations-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-26-deployer-obligations-ai-act Article 26 of the EU AI Act imposes 12 concrete obligations on organizations deploying high-risk AI systems. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance article 26 eu ai act deployer obligations high-risk ai ai governance ai compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-ai-act-simplification-or-erosion https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-ai-act-simplification-or-erosion Analysis of the original Digital Omnibus on AI proposal. A provisional political agreement was reached on 7 May 2026, so read this article as background to the earlier Commission position. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act Digital Omnibus Compliance EDPB EDPS AI Literacy High-Risk AI GPAI Regulatory Sandbox Deregulation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-disempowerment-when-ai-help-backfires https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-disempowerment-when-ai-help-backfires Anthropic research shows AI assistants can disempower users in edge cases. Learn what triggers it, which roles are most at risk, and how to prevent it. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI disempowerment Anthropic AI governance human oversight EU AI Act AI literacy AI risks autonomy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-eu-ai-act-simplification-or-weakening https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-eu-ai-act-simplification-or-weakening Less than six months after entry into force, the European Commission already wants to simplify the AI Act. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance Digital Omnibus EU AI Act AI Act simplification European Commission EDPB EDPS AI literacy compliance AI regulation high-risk AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-governance-financial-sector-2026-what-banks-need-to-know https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-governance-financial-sector-2026-what-banks-need-to-know Over 70% of banks use agentic AI, but governance lags behind. This 2026 guide covers what financial institutions must implement before supervisors act. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI governance financial sector EU AI Act banking EBA compliance agentic AI model risk management https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/claude-cowork-knowledge-workers https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/claude-cowork-knowledge-workers Anthropic launches Claude Cowork: a research preview where AI doesn't just answer questions, but actively executes tasks on your computer. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Infrastructure Claude Cowork Anthropic AI agent knowledge work productivity automation AI collaboration https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-practical-cases-congress https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-practical-cases-congress What happens when a lawyer trusts ChatGPT for case law? Or when an insurer deploys a chatbot without understanding the risks? Practical cases and... Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Literacy AI Literacy AI Supervision Congress Practical Cases ChatGPT Generative AI EU AI Act Dutch DPA Implementation Training https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-recruitment-selection-compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-recruitment-selection-compliance EU AI Act rules for HR AI in 2026: banned emotion recognition, high-risk CV screening, human oversight, bias checks, candidate transparency and team training evidence. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI Act HR Recruitment High-Risk AI Prohibited AI Emotion Recognition CV Screening Compliance EU AI Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/generative-ai-deployer-obligations https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/generative-ai-deployer-obligations Using ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot at work creates concrete EU AI Act obligations. Know what deployers must arrange before enforcement kicks in. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance Generative AI ChatGPT Claude EU AI Act GPAI Transparency AI Supervision Congress Dutch DPA Deepfakes Compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-supervision-congress-2025-complete-guide https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-supervision-congress-2025-complete-guide On December 10, 2025, the first AI Supervision Congress took place, organized by RDI and the Dutch DPA. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Supervision AI Supervision Congress RDI Dutch DPA EU AI Act AI Supervision Regulatory Sandbox AI Literacy Generative AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/registering-ai-systems-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/registering-ai-systems-eu-ai-act EU AI Act requires registration of high-risk AI systems. Learn who must register, what's required, and how it relates to the Dutch Algorithm Register. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Registration Algorithm Register High-risk AI Compliance Provider Deployer Annex III Article 49 FRIA https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-2025-review-2026-outlook https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-2025-review-2026-outlook EU AI Act enforcement starts August 2026. Full 2025 timeline, key deadlines, fines up to €35M, and what your organization must prepare now. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act 2025 Review 2026 Outlook AI Governance Compliance GPAI High-Risk AI Enforcement Netherlands Code of Practice https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-50-practical-labeling-detection https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/article-50-practical-labeling-detection Article 50 AI Act requires AI labels, watermarking and disclosure by August 2026. Build provider, deployer, procurement and audit controls before publication workflows break. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Article 50 Code of Practice Transparency Labeling Watermarking Detection Deepfakes AI Governance Compliance Providers Deployers https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/code-of-practice-transparency-ai-content https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/code-of-practice-transparency-ai-content EU Commission's first draft Code of Practice on AI content transparency sets new labeling rules for AI-generated and AI-manipulated content. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Code of Practice Transparency AI Content Article 50 Deepfakes Watermarking AI Governance Compliance Labeling https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/agi-eu-ai-act-regulation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/agi-eu-ai-act-regulation AGI is not a well-defined concept, but a spectrum of increasingly broad and autonomous AI systems. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AGI EU AI Act GPAI AI Governance Systemic Risk Compliance AI Implementation High-Risk AI Responsible AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-alignment-europe-legislation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-alignment-europe-legislation AI alignment sounds like a technical topic for labs and researchers, but in practice it affects executives, regulators and product teams daily: does an. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI Alignment EU AI Act AI Governance GPAI Legislation Compliance Digital Services Act GDPR AI Liability Oversight https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-enforcement-agencies https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-enforcement-agencies From the European AI Office to national supervisors: discover which agencies and authorities will enforce the EU AI Act and what this means for your... Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act AI Office Enforcement Supervision AI Board DPA Market Surveillance Notified Bodies Compliance Governance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-regulatory-sandboxes-eu-consultation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-regulatory-sandboxes-eu-consultation EU Commission's December 2025 consultation on AI regulatory sandboxes sets the framework. Here's what organizations need to prepare right now. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Regulatory Sandboxes Article 57 Consultation AI Governance Compliance Innovation Supervision Pilots https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eba-ai-act-mapping-financiele-sector https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eba-ai-act-mapping-financiele-sector How EBA maps the AI Act onto CRR/CRD, DORA, MiFID and credit scoring governance, with practical actions for banks before August 2026. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EBA Financial services Credit scoring Credit assessment AI Act compliance Banking regulation DORA CRR/CRD Mapping exercise Regulatory synergies https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-official-text-fact-check https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-official-text-fact-check The Digital Omnibus aims to streamline Europe's fragmented digital rulebook. When a draft version leaked, organizations raised alarms. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance Digital Omnibus GDPR EU AI Act e-Privacy Data Act AI Training Compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-2025-new-rules-eu-digital-legislation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-2025-new-rules-eu-digital-legislation The European Commission has presented the 'Digital Omnibus': an ambitious package to simplify and streamline digital legislation such as the AI Act and... Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance Digital Omnibus EU AI Act GDPR digital legislation 2025 compliance simplification NIS2 Data Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-simplification-erosion-rights https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/digital-omnibus-simplification-erosion-rights EU Commission's Digital Omnibus promises simplification but risks weakening GDPR and AI Act protections. What organizations need to track in 2025. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance Digital Omnibus GDPR EU AI Act Privacy Data Protection e-Privacy Deregulation Compliance Fundamental Rights AI Training https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/openai-lawsuits-chatgpt-suicide-delusions https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/openai-lawsuits-chatgpt-suicide-delusions Seven lawsuits against OpenAI expose how ChatGPT allegedly encouraged vulnerable users toward suicide and reinforced delusional thinking. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance OpenAI ChatGPT Product Liability Mental Health AI Safety GPT-4o Crisis Intervention Wrongful Death AI Ethics Legal Compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/edps-genai-richtsnoer-herziening https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/edps-genai-richtsnoer-herziening The European Data Protection Supervisor published a revised version of its GenAI guidance on October 28, 2025. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EDPS Generative AI GDPR Data Protection Compliance EU Institutions DPIA Controller-Processor Web Scraping Accountability https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-standards-acceleration https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-standards-acceleration CEN and CENELEC have taken exceptional measures to deliver core standards for the EU AI Act faster. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Standards CEN CENELEC ISO 42001 Compliance Harmonization Conformity Assessment AI Management Standards Development https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-incident-reporting-consultation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-incident-reporting-consultation Until November 7, 2025, the European Commission is requesting feedback on the draft guidance and reporting template for reporting serious AI incidents. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Incident Reporting Compliance Risk Management Supervision Market Surveillance High-risk AI Governance Reporting Obligation GPAI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-enablement-practical-guide-organizations https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-enablement-practical-guide-organizations Most organizations start with AI pilots but stall during scale-up. Discover a practical approach for sustainable AI adoption: from knowledge building to... Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Infrastructure AI Enablement AI Enablement organizations AI adoption AI implementation AI ambassadors hub-spoke model AI AI training employees organization-wide AI AI change management AI strategy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/scientific-panel-governance-architectuur https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/scientific-panel-governance-architectuur The EU AI Act is getting a Scientific Panel of 60 independent experts who will lay the technical foundation for policy and supervision from 2026. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Scientific Panel GPAI AI Office Governance Evaluation Methods Systemic Risks Standards Market Surveillance Compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-now-enforceable-policy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-now-enforceable-policy Dutch DPA guidance turns AI literacy into a compliance obligation. Learn what organizations must demonstrably have in place before inspections begin. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Literacy AI Literacy AI Regulation Compliance EU AI Act Data Protection Authority Training Governance Risk Management Responsible AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/shadow-ai-invisible-governance-challenge https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/shadow-ai-invisible-governance-challenge While organizations set up their official AI governance, a parallel universe of unauthorized AI tools is growing. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Responsible AI Shadow AI AI Governance Compliance Risk Management EU AI Act Data Security GDPR Operational Risk Enterprise AI AI Policy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/chatbots-stemadvies-ap-waarschuwing https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/chatbots-stemadvies-ap-waarschuwing Dutch DPA tested four AI chatbots as voting guides and found more than half gave incorrect recommendations. What this means for AI in public discourse. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI Chatbots Elections Dutch DPA Bias EU AI Act Transparency Responsible AI Risk Management https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-by-design-new-development-standard https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-by-design-new-development-standard With the explosive growth of AI in products and services, it's essential to incorporate AI aspects from the design phase. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Responsible AI AI by Design Privacy by Design Security by Design Compliance Software Development AI Ethics EU AI Act Responsible AI CIO Software Governance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dma-gdpr-joint-guidelines https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dma-gdpr-joint-guidelines European Commission and EDPB published joint guidelines clarifying for the first time how the Digital Markets Act and GDPR intersect for major platforms. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance Digital Markets Act GDPR Gatekeepers EDPB European Commission Consent Data Portability Interoperability Compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-factories-infrastructure-innovation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-factories-infrastructure-innovation In October 2025, the EU expands its AI Factories network with six new locations, including the Netherlands. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Infrastructure EU AI Act AI Factories AI Infrastructure Apply AI Strategy SME Startups EuroHPC AI Innovation Digital Sovereignty Innovation Hubs https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-apply-ai-strategy-2025 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-apply-ai-strategy-2025 On October 8, 2025, the European Commission launched the 'Apply AI' initiative: €1 billion to deploy AI in key industries. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Strategy EU AI Act Apply AI AI Strategy European Commission Innovation AI Funding Technological Sovereignty Healthcare Industry Key Industries https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/meta-dsa-ruling-algorithm-modification https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/meta-dsa-ruling-algorithm-modification Amsterdam court rules Meta's auto-reset to algorithmic feed is a prohibited DSA dark pattern. What this landmark ruling means for platforms across the EU. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Privacy and Data DSA Dark Patterns Meta Bits of Freedom Algorithms Platform Governance Dutch Case Law Chronological Feed User Autonomy VLOP Recommender Systems https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/linkedin-ai-controversy-dutch-dpa-warning https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/linkedin-ai-controversy-dutch-dpa-warning The Dutch Data Protection Authority actively warns against LinkedIn's plans to use user data for AI training. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Privacy and Data LinkedIn AI training Privacy GDPR Dutch DPA Legitimate Interest Data protection https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/responsible-ai-practice-organization-pitfalls https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/responsible-ai-practice-organization-pitfalls Responsible AI determines whether algorithms deliver value without harming people. Learn how to organize it and where organizations typically go wrong. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Responsible AI Responsible AI AI Governance EU AI Act OECD AI Principles Risk Management Operational Excellence Privacy Fairness Transparency Accountability https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-enforcement-gereedheid-organisaties https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-enforcement-gereedheid-organisaties Penalty provisions are active since August 2025, but most organizations aren't ready. Here's where enforcement readiness stands and what gaps remain. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Enforcement Compliance National Authorities Supervision Fines Market Surveillance Governance Preparedness https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-governance-2025-operational-reality https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-governance-2025-operational-reality 2025 marks a pivotal year in AI Governance: from experimental frameworks to operational compliance. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI Governance EU AI Act Compliance Risk Management Transparency 2025 Trends Regulatory Frameworks AI Safety Operational Excellence Strategic Planning https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/gpai-vendor-assurance-audits-en-standards https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/gpai-vendor-assurance-audits-en-standards From a ‘voluntary’ GPAI Code to a practical vendor‑assurance process with clear evidence, workable obligations, and a realistic path to EN standards. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act GPAI Vendor Assurance Audits EN Standards Procurement Transparency Safety & Security Copyright https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/procurement-eu-ai-act-gpai-code-contracts https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/procurement-eu-ai-act-gpai-code-contracts EU published a Code of Practice for general-purpose AI (GPAI). Model clauses that help deployers embed transparency, copyright, and safety in contracts. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act GPAI Procurement Contracts Transparency Copyright AI Governance Vendor Management Suppliers https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/latombe-commission-eu-us-data-privacy-framework https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/latombe-commission-eu-us-data-privacy-framework EU General Court upholds the EU-US Data Privacy Framework in Latombe v. Commission. What the ruling means for transatlantic data transfers in 2025. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Privacy and Data Privacy Data Privacy Framework DPF GDPR Schrems EU-US Data Transfers Adequacy Decision DPRC Privacy Shield https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/public-summary-training-content-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/public-summary-training-content-eu-ai-act EU AI Act mandates a public summary of training content. The Commission's template shows what providers must disclose—and which risks to avoid. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act GPAI General-Purpose AI Transparency Training Content Compliance Model Training Copyright Template AI Governance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dutch-ai-sandbox-2025 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dutch-ai-sandbox-2025 The AI Regulation requires each member state to have at least one operational AI regulatory sandbox by August 2026. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act AI Sandbox Dutch legislation AI Regulation Supervisors Compliance Innovation Legal certainty Multi-sectoral Market surveillance AI governance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-risk-assessments-overview https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-risk-assessments-overview 5 mandatory risk assessments under the EU AI Act: FRIA, conformity assessment, GPAI evaluation explained — with article references and deadlines. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act Risk Assessment FRIA Conformity Assessment AI Compliance GPAI Models High-Risk AI Biometric Systems https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/introducing-gpt-5 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/introducing-gpt-5 OpenAI introduces GPT-5. What’s genuinely new, how will it change work and productivity, and why does this matter for the broader economy? Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Infrastructure GPT-5 OpenAI productivity economy multimodal reasoning knowledge work https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-liability-directive-withdrawal https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-liability-directive-withdrawal AI Liability Directive withdrawn February 2025. What EU organizations must do under PLD and AI Act in the resulting legal vacuum — and what replaces it. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI Liability EU Legislation Product Liability Directive AI Act Liability European Commission Legal Framework AI Governance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dpia-vs-fria-practical-comparison https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/dpia-vs-fria-practical-comparison DPIA or FRIA? One is required under GDPR, the other under the EU AI Act. Learn the 5 key differences, when you need both, and download editable templates for each. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance DPIA FRIA EU AI Act GDPR Impact Assessment Compliance Fundamental Rights Data Protection High-Risk AI Risk Management https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-code-practice-tech-giants https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-code-practice-tech-giants The European Commission has officially recognized the voluntary code of practice for AI models as a legitimate compliance instrument under the AI... Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Code of Practice OpenAI Google Meta Anthropic xAI Compliance AI Governance European Regulation Tech Regulation Geopolitics https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-system-definition-commission-guidelines https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-system-definition-commission-guidelines The European Commission published guidelines on July 29, 2025, explaining when software qualifies as an AI system. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act AI system definition European Commission Guidelines Compliance AI Governance Inference Machine learning Autonomy Scope determination AI register https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/algorithm-registry-foundation-responsible-ai-usage https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/algorithm-registry-foundation-responsible-ai-usage Since the introduction of the Dutch Government's Algorithm Registry in 2022, the Netherlands has been internationally recognized as a pioneer in... Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Responsible AI Algorithm Registry EU AI Act Transparency AP Guidelines AI Governance Compliance Netherlands Government Responsible AI Data Protection https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/algorithmic-confidentiality-privilege-avp-ai-conversations https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/algorithmic-confidentiality-privilege-avp-ai-conversations From midnight confessions to ChatGPT to structural compliance risks: why Europe must act now to give AI conversations the same confidentiality privilege... Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance Algorithmic Confidentiality Privilege ACP AI Act professional secrecy privacy ChatGPT confidentiality GDPR legislation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/meaningful-human-oversight-practice https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/meaningful-human-oversight-practice The Dutch Data Protection Authority recently published comprehensive guidelines on meaningful human oversight in automated decision-making. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Responsible AI Human Oversight EU AI Act GDPR Article 22 DPA Guidelines Automated Decision-Making Compliance AI Governance Data Protection Fundamental Rights https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-code-practice-company-reactions https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-code-practice-company-reactions On July 10, 2025, the European Commission published the definitive General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Code of Practice AI Governance Compliance AI Companies OpenAI Meta Microsoft Anthropic Google Amazon https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ap-emotion-recognition-report-2025 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ap-emotion-recognition-report-2025 Dutch DPA's 2025 report: emotion recognition AI is built on disputed assumptions and poses serious EU AI Act risks. Key findings explained. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AP Report Emotion Recognition EU AI Act Biometric Data Discrimination Privacy Compliance High-risk AI Supervision GDPR https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/code-of-practice-general-purpose-ai https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/code-of-practice-general-purpose-ai EU Commission published the definitive Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. New obligations on transparency, safety, and copyright are now in effect. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act General-Purpose AI GPAI Code of Practice Transparency Copyright AI Governance Compliance Systemic Risks AI Safety https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/the-new-european-roadmap-for-general-purpose-ai-models https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/the-new-european-roadmap-for-general-purpose-ai-models An in-depth look at the new General-Purpose AI Code of Practice and what it means for model providers, downstream developers, and regulators in the. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act General-Purpose AI Code of Practice EU AI Act compliance GPAI-CoP transparency copyright AI Office https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-procurement-contracts-compliance-upfront https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-procurement-contracts-compliance-upfront Why AI compliance starts with procurement and which contractual requirements you must set for suppliers to prevent risks. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act AI procurement AI contracts EU AI Act compliance tendering suppliers deployers high-risk AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-organizational-culture https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-organizational-culture A practical guide based on the guidance from the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) for implementing AI literacy in your organization, in line with. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Literacy AI Literacy EU AI Act AP Guidance Compliance AI Training Organizational Culture Risk Management AI Governance Implementation Responsible AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/human-oversight-ai-public-sector-meaningful-control https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/human-oversight-ai-public-sector-meaningful-control Human oversight of AI isn't just a checkbox—it requires concrete competencies, tools, and protocols. Public sector guide to meaningful AI control. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act human oversight public sector government high-risk AI algorithm governance AI supervisor meaningful human control https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-strategic-process-organizations https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-strategic-process-organizations Why AI literacy is more than training and how to set up a strategic, multi-year process according to the new framework from the Dutch Data Protection... Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Praktijkgids AI literacy Dutch Data Protection Authority EU AI Act organizational strategy AI implementation multi-year action plan https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/data-quality-bias-mitigation-raw-source-robust-model https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/data-quality-bias-mitigation-raw-source-robust-model Episode 4 of the series 'AI in the public sector'. How contaminated data can undermine carefully crafted FRIAs and which techniques government... Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act data quality bias mitigation public sector government high-risk AI data drift algorithm governance statistical parity https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fria-fundamental-rights-boardroom-public-sector https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fria-fundamental-rights-boardroom-public-sector How do governments conduct a FRIA (Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment)? Practical case study of a rights assessment for high-risk AI in the public... Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act FRIA Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment fundamental rights public sector government high-risk AI compliance transparency https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/risk-classification-scoping-large-inventory https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/risk-classification-scoping-large-inventory How government organizations can inventory and classify their AI systems according to the EU AI Act, including a practical approach to risk classification. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act risk classification scoping high-risk AI government public sector algorithms Annex III FRIA https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-government-from-crisis-to-compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-government-from-crisis-to-compliance How the EU AI Act fundamentally changes the implementation of high-risk AI in the public sector, with concrete deadlines and compliance requirements. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act high-risk AI government public sector compliance algorithms SyRI bias https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-public-sector-2025 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-public-sector-2025 A complete handbook for government organizations on EU AI act implementation, focusing on deadlines, obligations, and practical compliance steps for the... Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI act Public sector Government AI compliance AI governance Government policy AI legislation FRIA https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-update-june-2025 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-update-june-2025 Eleven months after the EU AI Act entered into force: the first prohibitions apply, employees must be AI-literate, and Brussels is flooded with consultations. Here is what happened and what it means for your organization. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act AI Regulation Prohibited AI AI Literacy GPAI Compliance Enforcement AI Governance European Commission AI Office https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-systems https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/high-risk-ai-systems Eight sectors classified as high-risk under the EU AI Act — biometrics, critical infrastructure, HR, and more — with practical compliance tips per sector. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI act Compliance AI legislation AI governance High-risk AI AI risks AI policy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/european-parliament-draft-report-ai-finance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/european-parliament-draft-report-ai-finance European Parliament's May 2025 draft resolution on AI in finance signals stricter oversight. Here's what financial institutions need to know now. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI financial sector European Parliament regulation compliance AI literacy cloud risk data risk https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-individual-use-cases-to-integrated-ai-framework https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-individual-use-cases-to-integrated-ai-framework The final part of the AI & Finance under the EU AI Act series – how financial institutions can connect individual use cases into one coherent governance... Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance EU AI Act AI governance finance data quality transparency human oversight fairness compliance risk management https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-kilometer-data-to-customer-trust-fairness-dynamic-insurance-premiums https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-kilometer-data-to-customer-trust-fairness-dynamic-insurance-premiums Blog 4 of the series 'AI & Finance under the EU AI Act'. How telematics data and self-learning algorithms determine insurance premiums, but why... Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI Act insurance premiums telematics fairness bias transparency dynamic pricing discrimination compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-realtime-alert-to-customer-friendly-oversight-ai-fraud-detection-under-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-realtime-alert-to-customer-friendly-oversight-ai-fraud-detection-under-eu-ai-act Fraud detection AI can block customers in 200ms—but EU AI Act requires transparency and human oversight. Blog 3 of the AI & Finance series. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI Act fraud detection realtime monitoring compliance financial sector transparency human oversight false positives AML https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-scoring-algorithm-to-transparent-credit-decision-ai-credit-scoring-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-scoring-algorithm-to-transparent-credit-decision-ai-credit-scoring-eu-ai-act Banks must transform credit assessment from opaque black boxes to transparent decisions. Blog 2 of the AI & Finance under EU AI Act series. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI Act credit scoring credit assessment transparency explainable AI banking compliance risk management fairness bias https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/first-eu-ai-copyright-case-like-company-google-turning-point https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/first-eu-ai-copyright-case-like-company-google-turning-point Since April 2025, a landmark EU Court of Justice case challenges AI training data practices. Here's why Like Company v. Google Ireland is a turning point. Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI copyright Like Company Google Ireland Gemini EU Court of Justice text and data mining DSM directive LLM training preliminary ruling https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-smart-score-to-duty-of-care-ai-risks-financial-sector https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-smart-score-to-duty-of-care-ai-risks-financial-sector Blog 1 of the series 'AI & Finance under the EU AI Act'. How the AI Act forces financial institutions to move from black box to transparency. Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI Act financial sector credit scoring compliance risk management AI literacy banking insurance fintech https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-compliance-tool-free-check https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-compliance-tool-free-check The EU AI Act has been in force since August 2024, but do you know which obligations apply to your organization? Find out in 5 minutes with our free... Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance EU AI Act compliance check AI legislation high-risk AI AI obligations free tool compliance assessment https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-cost-center-to-growth-engine-why-ai-literacy-pays-off https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-cost-center-to-growth-engine-why-ai-literacy-pays-off How investments in AI literacy deliver measurable returns (Part 5 – conclusion). From CFO-proof business case to culture change: this final part proves... Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Praktijkgids AI literacy AI Act HR recruitment ROI investment business case compliance training responsible AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fairness-by-design-before-ai-sees-the-job-posting https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/fairness-by-design-before-ai-sees-the-job-posting Continuously steering AI in HR & Recruitment (Part 4). Bias creeps in long before a model starts calculating. Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Praktijkgids fairness by design AI Act HR recruitment bias prevention job description AI compliance chatbot video analysis internal mobility https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-dashboards-to-trust https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/from-dashboards-to-trust Continuous AI monitoring in HR is more than compliance—it builds trust with candidates and employees. Part 3 of the AI in HR & Recruitment series. Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Praktijkgids AI monitoring HR recruitment dashboards AI Act bias quality control AI literacy monitoring https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-invisible-muscle-modern-recruitment https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-invisible-muscle-modern-recruitment The AI Act demands more than compliance. Discover why AI literacy becomes the strategic advantage in the recruitment landscape after the implementation. Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Praktijkgids AI literacy HR recruitment high-risk AI hiring selection competence bias https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-hr-recruitment-silent-revolution https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-hr-recruitment-silent-revolution EU AI Act triggered a silent revolution in HR. New rules on profiling and automated decisions reshape every step of recruitment and selection. Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Praktijkgids AI Act HR recruitment high-risk AI hiring selection compliance AI literacy legal obligation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/openai-deep-research-intelligent-research https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/openai-deep-research-intelligent-research An in-depth analysis of OpenAI's revolutionary research AI that performs complex tasks by analyzing and synthesizing large amounts of information. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Infrastructure OpenAI Deep Research AI research machine learning data analysis automation knowledge work https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/explainable-ai-black-box https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/explainable-ai-black-box Why can we often not understand AI? This blog dives into the 'black box' of AI and explains why explainability (XAI) is essential for trust, fairness. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance Explainable AI XAI AI Black Box AI Ethics AI Transparency EU AI Act Responsible AI AI Bias AI Trust https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-mystery-box-explainable-ai https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-mystery-box-explainable-ai An exploration of the necessity of explainable AI in a world where technology is becoming increasingly complex. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance Explainable AI XAI explainability AI transparency AI Act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-sandbox-europe-responsible-ai https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-sandbox-europe-responsible-ai EU AI Act sandboxes give organizations a supervised testing environment for high-risk AI. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and what benefits await. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI sandbox AI Act Europe regulation innovation responsible AI testing environment https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-human-control-oversight https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-human-control-oversight How do we as humans maintain grip on AI? This blog discusses concrete ways to maintain control, with examples and tips based on the EU AI Act. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act AI Control Human Agency AI Ethics AI Regulation Responsible AI AI Oversight AI Safety https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/controlling-ai-human-agency-oversight https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/controlling-ai-human-agency-oversight How do we stay in control of smart technology? This blog explores practical methods to maintain human control in AI use, with concrete examples and... Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI Act human control agency ethics oversight autonomy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/electricity-ai-future-underestimation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/electricity-ai-future-underestimation A comparative analysis of how we underestimate AI, similar to how we once underestimated electricity, and why we must take action now to embrace this... Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI electricity technological revolution digital transformation superintelligence future innovation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-organizational-investment https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy-organizational-investment EU AI Act makes AI literacy a legal requirement. Organizations that invest now gain a compliance advantage—and avoid enforcement risk in 2025. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI literacy EU AI Act compliance AI training artificial intelligence organizational development AI legislation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-powered-lawyering-new-reality https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-powered-lawyering-new-reality AI is transforming legal practice—from contract review to case research. Discover which tasks are being automated and what lawyers must master now. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI reasoning models Retrieval-Augmented Generation RAG legal practice o1-preview Vincent AI productivity legal memos AI hallucinations legal tech https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-as-copilot-future-knowledge-work https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-as-copilot-future-knowledge-work Ethan Mollick's research shows AI co-pilots can double knowledge worker productivity. Practical takeaways on what changes and what to do next. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Infrastructure AI co-pilot Ethan Mollick knowledge work legal sector consultancy research productivity AI collaboration future of work https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ethical-aspects-ai-legal-sector https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ethical-aspects-ai-legal-sector When an AI system makes a legal error, who is liable? From algorithmic biases to privacy dilemmas - we dive into the ethical gray areas of AI in legal... Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance AI ethics legal sector privacy intellectual property confidentiality AI hallucinations legal tech GDPR copyright attorney-client privilege https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/comparison-ai-models-legal-sector https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/comparison-ai-models-legal-sector ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini - which AI assistant best fits your legal challenges? We put them to the test with realistic legal tasks, from contract... Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Compliance AI models legal sector ChatGPT Claude Gemini contract analysis legal research AI comparison legal tech https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-developments-2025 https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-act-developments-2025 An in-depth analysis of the EU AI act implementation in 2025, focusing on initial applications, Commission guidelines, and implications for businesses. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI act Compliance AI legislation AI governance Business operations AI risks AI policy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-sandboxes https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-sandboxes In this blog post, we explain how AI sandboxes enable innovation under the EU AI Act while managing risk. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act AI Sandboxes Regulation Innovation Data Protection GDPR AI Development AI Testing SMEs Compliance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-literacy The complete guide to AI literacy under the EU AI Act. Learn what Article 4 requires, how to build a role-based training program, avoid common compliance mistakes, and implement AI literacy across your organization. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act AI Literacy Compliance Training Organization AI Regulation Responsible AI Article 4 AI Governance Personnel https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-impact-startups-smes https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-impact-startups-smes Discover how the EU AI Act affects start-ups and SMEs. From compliance requirements to practical tips, including exceptions and supporting measures for... Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act Start-ups SME Compliance AI Regulation Entrepreneurship AI Sandboxes FRIA Technical Documentation AI Governance https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-privacy https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-privacy Practical 2026 guide to AI privacy compliance: GDPR lawful basis, DPIAs, automated decisions, bias, data governance, human oversight and AI Act obligations. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara Privacy and Data EU AI Act Privacy GDPR Compliance Data Protection AI Regulation Data Protection Organization Responsible AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/europe-ai-innovation https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/europe-ai-innovation How is Europe positioning itself in the global AI race? Discover the balance between groundbreaking innovation and smart regulation that the EU strives for. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Strategy EU AI Act AI Innovation European Strategy Digital Transformation Technology Policy AI Development International Competition Research & Development Digital Economy Future Vision https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-governance-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-governance-eu-ai-act From boardroom to workplace: practical guidelines for implementing responsible AI systems within your organization. Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act AI Governance Compliance Risk Management AI Regulation Ethical AI AI Policy Business Operations AI Implementation Responsible AI https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/prohibited-ai-systems-eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/prohibited-ai-systems-eu-ai-act Which AI applications will no longer be allowed? A clear explanation of the boundaries Europe sets for artificial intelligence. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act Prohibited AI AI Risks AI Legislation Privacy Ethical AI AI Safety Human Rights AI Regulation Social Impact https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-impact https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act-impact An analysis of how the EU AI Act will influence different sectors and businesses. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act Sectoral Impact Business AI Implementation Compliance Regulation Digital Transformation Business Adaptation AI Strategy Future-Proofing https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/value-chain-analysis https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/value-chain-analysis Who is responsible for what in AI development and usage? Discover the roles and duties of all players in the AI chain. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara AI Governance EU AI Act AI Value Chain Responsibilities AI Implementation Compliance Stakeholders AI Governance Business Processes AI Development Risk Management https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-systems-eu-ai-act-definition https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/ai-systems-eu-ai-act-definition When do we actually speak of AI? Dive into the official definition and discover why the EU opts for a broad interpretation of artificial intelligence. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act AI Systems Machine Learning AI Definition AI Technology AI Legislation AI Classification Artificial Intelligence AI Development Technical Requirements https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/eu-ai-act Discover the world's first comprehensive AI legislation. What does this milestone mean for the future of artificial intelligence in Europe? Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act AI Legislation AI Regulation Compliance Risk Levels AI Governance Implementation AI Policy European Legislation AI Future https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/euaiact-overview https://www.aiactblog.nl/en/posts/euaiact-overview A general exploration of the EU AI Act and its key aspects. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Zahed Ashkara EU AI Act EU AI Act AI Legislation AI Regulation European Union AI Policy Risk Levels AI Compliance AI Safety AI Ethics Digital Policy