EU AI Act Compliance 2025: How to Master AI Regulation & Risks

AI is already routine in German businesses – since February 2025 compliance is mandatory. Most companies focus on use cases and technology evaluation, the EU AI Act brings regulatory risks into sharp focus. With penalties of up to 7% of global annual turnover for non-compliance, AI governance is now an elementary necessity for executives.

EU AI Act 2025: 

What Businesses Need to Know Now

The EU’s risk-based approach classifies AI systems into four categories – from unacceptable risk (prohibited) to minimal risk. For high-risk AI (e.g., as a risk for health, safety and security or fundamental rights of citizens), the following apply from 2025:

• Transparency obligations (documentation of data sources & decision logic)
• Technical robustness (cybersecurity, fault tolerance)
• Human oversight (ability to override AI decisions)
• Conformity assessments by certified bodies

The EU AI Act primarily aims to classify and manage risks associated with AI. Businesses are now legally required to deploy AI technologies safely, ethically, and responsibly.

1. AI Risk Assessment: Inventory & Gap Analysis

Identify all AI systems in use – from chatbots to predictive maintenance. Our AI Compliance Audit evaluates:

• Risk category per EU criteria
• Potential gaps in data protection & ethics
• Documentation status (technical files, user manuals)

2. Establish AI Governance: Embedding Accountability

• Implement risk management processes
• Maintain AI registers for regulatory transparency

3. Employee Awareness: Making AI Compliance a Team Effort

Our AI Governance Workshops deliver:

• Practical understanding of legal requirements
• Handling high-risk AI systems
• Classification of AI systems