Short summary
The EU’s AI Act is no longer just a policy draft — it’s moving into real-world enforcement and is changing how companies must build, deploy, and govern AI. The law focuses on “high-risk” AI (think hiring tools, credit scoring, safety systems, biometric ID, and critical infrastructure). It requires stronger data governance, transparency, human oversight, risk assessments, and record-keeping — and noncompliance can mean heavy fines and blocked deployments.
Why this matters to business leaders
– Compliance is now an operational issue, not just a legal checkbox.
– AI projects that touch people, safety, or regulated decisions will need audits, testing, and documentation.
– Vendors and partners must be evaluated for compliance — you’re responsible for the systems you put into production.
– Companies that plan early can turn compliance into a competitive advantage: safer, more explainable AI builds trust with customers and regulators.
Concrete business impacts
– Slower rollouts for high-risk systems unless governance is in place.
– Higher costs for testing, third-party audits, and documentation.
– Increased demand for private / on-premise deployments or strict data controls to limit cross-border data exposure.
– Stronger vendor diligence requirements (contracts, SLAs, transparency reports).
How [RocketSales](https://getrocketsales.org) helps
We help companies move from uncertainty to a clear, practical compliance plan so AI projects can continue delivering value.
Core ways we support clients:
– Gap analysis & roadmap: Rapidly assess your current AI inventory, map which models/systems are “high risk,” and produce a prioritized compliance roadmap.
– Policy & governance: Create practical AI use policies, data governance standards, and approval workflows that align with the law and your risk tolerance.
– Technical controls & testing: Implement logging, model cards, lineage tracking, explainability tools, bias testing, and continuous monitoring to meet audit and transparency requirements.
– Vendor & procurement review: Build contract templates, security questionnaires, and vendor scorecards so you can safely use third-party models and services.
– Secure deployment options: Help choose and implement private LLMs, RAG with vector DB governance, or hybrid architectures to protect sensitive data.
– Staff training & tabletop exercises: Prepare product, legal, and ops teams for audits, incident response, and ongoing oversight.
Quick example outcome
A mid-size fintech we advised reduced audit risk by creating model inventories, adding pre-deployment bias tests, and updating vendor contracts. They secured faster sign-off for new AI features and avoided costly rework.
Next step (subtle CTA)
If your AI programs touch people, safety, or regulated processes, now is the time to act. Learn how RocketSales can help you assess risk, build governance, and keep AI projects moving: https://getrocketsales.org
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