The European Union has commenced formal enforcement of its AI Act with the first wave of compliance audits targeting companies deploying high-risk artificial intelligence systems in healthcare, employment, and law enforcement applications.
Auditors are examining whether AI systems meet mandatory requirements for transparency, human oversight, data quality, and bias mitigation. Companies found in violation face fines of up to 7 percent of global annual revenue.
Several major technology companies have reportedly scrambled to complete documentation and testing requirements ahead of the audits, with industry groups calling for clearer guidance on specific compliance benchmarks.
