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Practical compliance guides, implementation playbooks, and analysis for SMEs.

By ClearAct Editorial Team 8 min read

EU Parliament Approves AI Act Delay to December 2027 and Bans Nudifier Apps

On March 26, 2026, the European Parliament voted 569-45 to delay high-risk AI obligations to December 2027 and ban AI nudification tools. Trilogue negotiations begin in April. Here is what passed, what comes next, and what SMEs should do.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team 7 min read

EU AI Act Regulatory Sandboxes: Only 8 of 27 Member States Are Ready

The EU AI Act requires every member state to establish an AI regulatory sandbox by August 2026. A new European Parliament report reveals that only 8 of 27 states are on track. Here is what this means for SMEs and how sandboxes actually work.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team 8 min read

78% of Enterprises Are Not Ready for the EU AI Act — Here Is What They Are Missing

A new industry report reveals that 78% of organisations have not taken meaningful steps toward EU AI Act compliance. The gaps are basic: no AI inventory, no compliance owner, no documentation. Here is what the data shows and how to close the gaps.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team 8 min read

GPAI Enforcement: How the EU Will Investigate and Fine AI Model Providers

The Commission published draft rules on how it will probe GPAI providers like OpenAI and Google. Fines up to 3% of global turnover. What this means for SMEs using these models.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team 11 min read

EU Council Votes to Delay AI Act High-Risk Deadline to December 2027

On March 13, 2026, the EU Council adopted its position on the Digital Omnibus. High-risk AI deadlines may shift to December 2027. Here is what changed, what is still uncertain, and what SMEs should do now.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team 8 min read

AI Impact Assessment Template for EU AI Act Compliance

The EU AI Act requires impact assessments for high-risk AI systems. Get a practical template covering risk management, fundamental rights, data governance, and human oversight requirements.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team 2 min read

Which AI Systems Are Banned Under the EU AI Act?

Article 5 prohibited AI practices explained: social scoring, manipulative systems, and limits on biometric surveillance.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team 10 min read

What the EU AI Act Means for Small Businesses

A plain-English breakdown of why SMEs should prepare early for the August 2026 deadline.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team Quick read

Retail & E-commerce AI: From Recommendations to Dynamic Pricing

Where AI Act obligations appear in customer-facing retail systems and how SMEs can prepare.

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By ClearAct Editorial Team 2 min read

Provider vs Deployer Under the EU AI Act

Learn the difference between AI providers and deployers, with practical examples and SME-focused compliance obligations.

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