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Article 4 is now clearly a duty to take measures

The individual outcome expectation has been removed, but the organisation's duty to take appropriate measures remains.

Final guidanceReassessment required

Source facts

What officially changed?

The Commission updated its questions and answers on AI literacy on 27 July 2026 after Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 entered into force.

Legal effect

Providers and deployers must take measures that support the development of AI literacy. They do not have to measure or guarantee a specific individual level. Article 4 has not expired.

What the status means

The guidance is final, but does not create a separate new provision. It clarifies how the existing rules apply.

Analysis by Responsible AI Platform

Why is this material?

The individual outcome expectation has been removed, but the organisation's duty to take appropriate measures remains.

What does this mean in practice?

Article 4 does not prescribe a mandatory certificate, minimum number of hours or uniform knowledge test. An organisation must still be able to explain which role, context and risk-based measures it has taken.

What may need to be reassessed?

  • Remove claims about a mandatory individual certificate, test result or minimum number of training hours.
  • Record for each role which AI is used, which risks arise and which measure is appropriate.
  • Keep evidence of completed measures without claiming that it automatically proves compliance.
  • Connect training for high-risk AI to the requirements for effective human oversight.

For whom and which provisions?

Perspectives

Using AI, Providing AI, Advising, Educating, Public authority

Topics

AI literacy, High-risk AI

Legal evidence

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Last checked by Responsible AI Platform: 8 August 2026.

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