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EU AI Act, in plain English

Practical guides if you use AI, not build it. Deadlines, transparency notices, AI literacy, and what actually applies to your team.

Industry Specific

A client just asked about the EU AI Act. Here's what to tell them.

Your SME client rang about AI compliance. In 2018 it was GDPR. Now it's the EU AI Act. Here's what to say — and how to turn it into billable work.

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Deadlines & Updates

August 2 is circled on your calendar. Here's what actually switches on.

August 2, 2026 is the EU AI Act date everyone mentions. Some of what you've read is wrong. Here's what actually changes — and what doesn't.

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Case Studies

We sorted our EU AI Act compliance in an afternoon. Here's how.

A fictional but realistic walkthrough: a 15-person Manchester agency went from audit panic to sorted compliance in one afternoon.

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Plain English Guides

You use ChatGPT at work. Here's what the EU AI Act actually asks of you.

You paste client briefs into ChatGPT every week. The EU AI Act might apply. Here's what it asks — and what to do about it.

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Plain English Guides

EU AI Act Compliance Checklist for SMEs (2026)

A practical 2026 EU AI Act checklist for small and medium-sized businesses using ChatGPT, Copilot, chatbots, and other AI tools.

7 min read

Plain English Guides

What 'AI literacy' actually means under the EU AI Act (and what proof you need)

Article 4 has been live since February 2025. Most teams missed it. Here's what it actually requires — and the proof you need on file.

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Plain English Guides

EU AI Act vs GDPR — What's the Difference?

The EU AI Act regulates AI systems and uses; GDPR regulates personal data. Learn where they overlap and what businesses must do under both.

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EU AI Act Basics

What is an AI Deployer Under the EU AI Act?

An AI deployer uses an AI system under its authority in a professional context. See examples, exclusions, and the duties deployers should check.

7 min read

Cyber & Resilience

NIS2 Directive Explained — What UK Businesses Need to Know

NIS2 is an EU cybersecurity directive. Learn when it can affect UK businesses, what covered entities must do, and how it differs from UK NIS rules.

7 min read

Cyber & Resilience

DORA Compliance Guide for Fintechs (2026)

A practical DORA compliance guide for fintechs covering ICT risk, incidents, resilience testing, third-party providers, and evidence.

8 min read

Plain English Guides

Global AI Compliance in 2025: Every Regulation That Matters

A practical 2025 map of AI and tech obligations across the UAE, Singapore, Japan, India, Saudi Arabia, Canada, EU, UK, US, and Australia.

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Plain English Guides

Canada AIDA and PIPEDA: Tech Compliance in 2025

AIDA did not become law with Bill C-27 — but PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, and CASL are live. How Canadian tech teams should address real duties today.

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Plain English Guides

Japan AI Governance Guidelines: What Businesses Need to Know

Japan's METI/MIC AI governance guidelines plus APPI privacy duties set a practical bar for developers, providers, and business users.

9 min read

Plain English Guides

Saudi Arabia PDPL: Technology Compliance Guide 2025

Saudi Arabia's PDPL, SDAIA guidance, and cybersecurity controls are day-to-day issues for tech vendors. What to address for Vision 2030 readiness.

9 min read

Plain English Guides

India's DPDP Act: What Tech Businesses Need to Address

India's DPDP Act changes how tech firms handle consent, rights, security, and cross-border data. A practical readiness guide.

9 min read

Plain English Guides

Singapore MAS AI Governance: A Plain English Guide

MAS expectations, PDPA duties, and AI Verify language are shaping how Singapore buyers judge AI readiness. Here's what to address without the jargon.

9 min read

Plain English Guides

UAE AI Regulation: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025

CAIDP guidance, federal PDPL, and free-zone rules are reshaping AI use in the UAE. Who is covered, what to address, and how enforcement shows up.

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