EU Harmonisation: what it means to business

The European Union has just crossed a historic milestone with the adoption of the world's first comprehensive AI legislation. As the August 2026 deadline for high-risk AI system compliance approaches, organisations face a complex web of new requirements - from risk management and data governance to human oversight and cybersecurity. The stakes are high: non-compliance could mean significant business disruption and legal exposure, while early adaptation could create competitive advantages in the growing EU market. This groundbreaking legislation will reshape how organisations develop, deploy, and manage AI systems across Europe and beyond. Our latest analysis reveals the critical role of emerging technical standards in achieving compliance, particularly for high-risk AI applications in government, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. These standards will provide the practical framework for implementing the Act's requirements - but time is of the essence. With only two years until enforcement begins, organisations must start preparing now to ensure their AI systems meet these new regulatory demands. 🎧 Listen to our full podcast for an essential deep dive into what these standards mean for your organisation and how to get ahead of the curve.  AI GOVERNANCE PODCASTPODBEAN: https://doctordarryl.podbean.comAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ai-governance-with-dr-darryl/id1769512868SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xZVOppbQJccsqWDif0x1m?si=3830777ccb7344a8 GET MY BOOKS HEREGoverning AI in Australia - https://amzn.asia/d/i5MFgwNAI Governance - https://amzn.asia/d/07DeET2vCybersecurity Governance - https://amzn.asia/d/0edKXaavAI Digest Volume 1 - https://amzn.asia/d/0ekqTUH0AI Digest Volume 2 - https://amzn.asia/d/06syVuaJ #EUAI #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #DigitalTransformation #AIGovernance #RegulatoryCompliance #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #AIRegulation #AIRegulations #AIPolicy #AIEducation #EdTech #HigherEdAI #ResponsibleAI #AICompliance #EthicalAI #AIEthics #EUAIAct #AITrust #AIAustralia #AusAI #TechPolicyAU #InnovationAU #CyberSecurity