EU AI Act Risk Checker
Find out which EU AI Act risk category your AI system falls into — prohibited, high-risk, limited risk (transparency) or minimal risk — plus general-purpose AI model duties, the obligations that apply and the key deadlines.
For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by location; consult a qualified lawyer.
How to use
- 1Answer the questions about what your AI system does and where it's used.
- 2See its risk category and the main obligations.
- 3Use the result as a starting point for a full legal assessment.
Frequently asked questions
When do the rules apply?
Prohibited practices and AI literacy duties since 2 February 2025; general-purpose AI model rules since 2 August 2025; most other rules, including Annex III high-risk systems and transparency duties, from 2 August 2026, and high-risk AI in regulated products from 2 August 2027. The EU's 2025 'Digital Omnibus' proposal would push some high-risk deadlines back — check the current status.
Does the AI Act apply to companies outside the EU?
Yes, if the AI system is placed on the EU market or its output is used in the EU.
What are the penalties?
Up to €35 million or 7% of worldwide turnover for prohibited practices, and up to €15 million or 3% for most other breaches.