EU Releases Draft Detailed Rules for AI Act Implementation, Increasing Compliance Pressure on Tech Companies

The European Commission published the first draft of detailed implementation rules for the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) on July 18, providing more specific guidance on compliance requirements, model transparency, and liability allocation for high-risk AI systems.

The EU stated that the draft rules will be open for feedback from businesses and the public, aiming to ensure the Act is implemented uniformly across member states. The new regulations will directly impact technology companies operating within the EU, particularly those involved in large AI models, automated decision-making, and biometric technologies.

Analysis suggests that as the rules for implementation become clearer, the EU is transitioning from the legislative phase to the phase of practical enforcement. Its approach may serve as a model for AI regulatory policies in other countries and regions.