The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act ('AI Act')
regulates specific risks arising from the development and use of
artificial intelligence ('AI'). So-called 'AI
literacy' plays a central role in this. We examine exactly what
this means, who is affected by the obligation to ensure AI
literacy, and how employers can comply.
Recap: Application of the AI Act
The AI Act entered into force on 1 August 2024, but its
provisions will take effect gradually. The provisions on prohibited
AI practices have already been applicable since 2 February 2025.
Further provisions, primarily affecting public bodies, started to
apply on 2 August 2025.
Looking ahead, 2 August 2026 will be particularly important for
organisations. From this date, and save for one final provision,
the remainder of the AI Act's provisions will become
applicable. These include, among other things, the provisions on
high-risk AI systems in employment and human resources management.
From this point on,
