EU AI Act risk check

Which risk class does your AI fall under?

The EU AI Act classifies every AI system by risk – and ties concrete obligations to it. Answer a few questions and get an instant first assessment plus the key obligations.

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Start the AI risk check

Three short steps, about 2 minutes. You pick what applies to your system – we map it to the four risk classes of the EU AI Act.

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The four risk classes of the EU AI Act

Prohibited

AI practices with unacceptable risk – e.g. social scoring or manipulative systems. Banned in the EU.

High risk

AI in sensitive areas such as hiring, lending or medicine. Permitted, but strictly regulated.

Limited risk

Chatbots and AI-generated content. Permitted – with a transparency duty toward users.

Minimal risk

The vast majority of AI applications. No specific obligations under the AI Act.

Frequently asked questions about the EU AI Act

What is the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) is the world's first comprehensive law for artificial intelligence. It classifies AI systems by risk and ties graduated obligations to that – from none all the way to a ban.

When does the EU AI Act apply?

The AI Act entered into force in August 2024 and applies in stages: the bans and the AI-literacy duty since February 2025, obligations for GPAI models from August 2025, most high-risk obligations from August 2026 and some from 2027.

Does the AI Act apply to my small business too?

Yes. The AI Act applies to anyone developing or deploying AI systems in the EU – regardless of company size. What matters is the risk class of the specific system, not the size of the company.

Is this check legally binding?

No. It gives a first orientation based on the AI Act's typical criteria. The binding classification depends on the individual case and should be legally confirmed.

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