AI Act Competence + Compliance - Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Its Safe Use in the European Union

What Entrepreneurs, Executives, Users, and HR Professionals Need to Know and Implement Now

Markus Kirchmair

• Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9783819270017
• Topic: Computer Science
• Index: Computer Science

Build AI skills and meet the legal requirements of the new AI regulation: This book provides a thorough overview of what executives, entrepreneurs, freelancers, users, and HR developers need to know and implement now - packed with numerous tips, examples, and tools for quick adoption! Since 1st August 2024, the new AI regulation has been in force: As the world's first comprehensive AI law, the European AI Act presents new challenges for companies in Germany and Austria too. Artificial Intelligence is no longer just an IT matter. It fundamentally transforms how businesses operate, make decisions, and organise processes - across various industries, departments, and individual roles, from manufacturing and medicine to marketing and human resources. Yet, the European AI regulation introduces a host of rules, obligations, and prohibitions: Ignoring them risks fines in the millions, legal consequences, and competitive disadvantages. The competence obligation under Article 4 of the AI Act requires companies to train their employees in the safe use of AI systems and ensure ongoing development. This book is your compass through the complex world of AI - offering practical knowledge, clearly explained and immediately applicable! Artificial Intelligence Made Simple: The technical, legal, and ethical foundations of AI - from machine learning to generative models - are presented in an accessible way, perfect for beginners and decision-makers. Inspiring Practice: Numerous examples and solutions demonstrate how companies can successfully implement AI and build AI skills. Ready to Use: Over 100 actionable tips, along with practical examples of checklists and templates, assist with risk management, training measures, and documentation. In an environment of rapid developments and complex regulations, this book provides the guidance you need. It equips you with the essential knowledge and tools to understand the key requirements of the European AI regulation and turn them into opportunities: From AI risk classification to data protection, copyright, liability issues, technical functionality, and ethical standards - a comprehensive overview to train your staff and future-proof your business.

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Foreword
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
• 3 The European AI Act
• 4 Legal framework
• 5 Risk Management for AI Systems
• 6 Building AI Competence
• 7 Success Factors for AI Implementation
• 8 Generative AI
• 9 Current Developments and Trends
• Appendix: Working documents
• About the author
• Copyright