EU AI Act Consulting Services

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act

On August 1, 2024, the EU AI Act came into force. Providing a framework to regulate the deployment and usage of AI within the European Union, the EU AI Act promotes the adoption of trustworthy AI technologies and ethical AI practices. A key purpose of the Act is to protect the safety, health, and fundamental rights of individuals while also supporting innovation

The EU AI Act’s risk-based approach categorizes AI systems based on their use case and establishes compliance requirements based on the level of risk the AI systems pose to users. The Act introduces bans on certain unethical AI systems and provides detailed requirements for managing threats for AI systems that are considered high-risk.

The Act applies to organizations of any sector, who are providers of AI systems or general purpose AI models, importers and distributors of AI, deployers of high-risk AI systems, and manufacturers of products with embedded AI systems.

Compliance Benefits

Because the implementation of the EU AI Act will be phased, with the first Chapters of the Act becoming applicable in February 2025, now is the time to make sure that your operations align with this new regulatory standard. 

Enhanced Reputation

By proactively implementing the requirements of the EU AI Act, your organization will set itself apart as an industry leader.  Ethical and responsible AI use demonstrates to prospective clients, stakeholders, and regulators that your organization is trustworthy. 

Avoid Penalties and Legal Fines

Ensuring that your AI technologies comply with EU legal standards reduces the likelihood that your organization will be fined or given a legal penalty for non-compliance. According to the Act, non-compliance can result in 35,000,000 EUR or 7% of global annual turnover.

Minimized Risks

EU AI Act compliance helps your organization minimize risks to the accuracy, security, and transparency of your AI technologies and systems. In achieving compliance with the EU’s AI regulation, companies can avoid downtime in business operations caused by serious incidents and continue improving their AI systems, staying ahead of threats and compliance obligations.

BD Emerson’s EU AI Act Consulting Services

BD Emerson’s consultants are experienced in helping clients navigate compliance with several EU regulations including GDPR, NIS2, and DORA. 

Risk-Based Classification 

Our EU AI Act compliance consultants guide your team through classifying your AI system as high-risk, limited-risk, or minimal-risk. In the case of a high-risk AI system, our consultants will help your team approach conducting a conformity assessment if required.

Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation

We will help you create a process for designing, testing, and monitoring AI systems and walk you through documenting how the systems meet ethical and legal requirements.  The Act specifies that AI system providers must implement an AI quality management system (QMS) to ensure compliance, a process that our EU AI consultants will guide you through. 

Risk Management Process Creation

Article 9 of the EU AI Act dictates that a risk management system must be established, implemented, documented, and maintained for the lifecycle of any high-risk systems. Our team will identify and evaluate potential risks (e.g., bias, misuse, cybersecurity concerns) and help your team implement measures to reduce these risks throughout the system’s lifestyle.

Data Validation and Training

According to Article 10, high-risk AI systems that make use of techniques including the training of AI models with data should be developed on the basis of training, validation and testing data sets that meet the quality criteria referred to in the Article. Our team will work with you to ensure that data training records are easily accessible, organized, and accurate.

Technical Documentation Preparation

BD Emerson’s experts will help you prepare documentation that describes your system’s purpose, design, and functionality and includes test results, risk assessments, and proof of compliance with standards.

Continuous Testing and Monitoring

Before your AI system is placed in the EU market or put into service, our team will perform thorough testing for accuracy, reliability, robustness, and security in order to identify and address issues before deployment. In the case of a high-risk system, our team will help you connect with a Notified Body that can review your documentation and testing. 

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Technical, Legal, and Business Expertise

Our team is deeply knowledgeable regarding the EU AI Act and can support your organization with a holistic approach that combines technical competence with legal knowledge and business acumen. 

Technical Expertise: Our consultants not only possess an in-depth understanding of AI systems, but of related concerns including cyber, data, and information security along with the skills needed to bolster your organization’s technical infrastructure.

Legal Knowledge: BD Emerson’s team helps companies confidently navigate the complex regulatory landscape. With a keen understanding of EU AI compliance, our consultants are ready to accompany your business on its path to compliance with the EU AI Act.

Business Acumen: Our goal is to provide AI systems solutions that support your business objectives and promote operational efficiency. We build trust and security into your products and services.