Artificial Intelligence · 3 instruments · EU instruments

Regulations & directives in force

Deep dives on the EU rulebook for this area — directives, regulations and delegated acts already adopted. Educational overview only.

horizontal

Horizontal / framework

applies partially horizontal 2026-08-02 high-risk obligations

AI Act

Risk-based obligations for AI systems and general-purpose AI models.

product

Product rules

applies partially product 2027-01-20 applies

Machinery Regulation

Safety requirements for digitalised and AI-enabled machinery.

adjacent

Adjacent instruments

in force adjacent 2026-12-09 transposition deadline

New Product Liability Directive

Strict liability for defective products — software and AI now clearly in scope.