REGULATION19 July 2026· 16 min
AI Act Compliance: Technical Audit & Implementation Roadmap
With the EU AI Act enforcement timeline accelerating, organizations face fines up to €35M or 7% of global turnover. This premium guide delivers a battle-tested technical audit methodology and a phased 18-month implementation roadmap with measurable milestones.
SOURCES
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