The AI Action Brief

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The AI Action Brief is AddComply’s newsletter for legal and tech teams navigating the EU AI Act. Each issue focuses on a specific aspect of the regulation: what it means, who it applies to, and what to do next.

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Your employees are already using AI. The question is whether you have a grip on how. This guide breaks AI Governance down into seven concrete steps, from strategy and policy through to compliance, data classification, and training.

Aug 17, 2026 7 min read
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What AI Governance is, and why it matters now
The seven steps, from strategy to accountability
Why AI strategy belongs to the board and not the IT department
Why someone needs the authority to pause an AI system, and who that should be
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What Is AI Governance? A 7-Step Guide to Getting Started!

AI Governance is the layer of control that decides whether your AI use becomes an asset instead of a ticking bomb. The people in your organization are almost certainly already using a wide range of AI tools. Yet few organizations have a complete picture of how those tools are being used, or with what information. Part 1 of our article series explains what AI Governance actually is, and where to start in order to make sure your AI use is responsible.

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Prohibited AI Systems: What’s Banned Under the EU AI Act

Prohibited AI practices sit at the highest level of restriction under the EU AI Act. In practice, the Act treats these AI practices as unacceptable-risk because they threaten people’s health, safety, and fundamental rights. In this article, we explain what the EU bans, why it bans these practices, and what your organisation can do to stay compliant.

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EU AI Act Compliance Timeline: Key Dates and How to Prepare

This compliance timeline helps you understand what happens when, and how your organisation can prepare for each phase. From the first bans on prohibited AI practices to the full application of high-risk system requirements, early planning is key to avoiding non-compliance and staying competitive.

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