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Guides, regulatory updates and case analysis focused on what AI governance and the EU AI Act mean in practice in Ireland and across the EU.
Cornerstone guides
The core topics worth understanding before the acronyms start multiplying.
EU AI Act compliance: a practical guide for businesses
What organisations using AI should understand about scope, roles, risk and the controls that turn the EU AI Act into practical governance.
AI governance for businesses: a practical framework
A lean operating model for knowing what AI you use, who owns the risk and how decisions are reviewed without creating governance theatre.
How to run an AI risk assessment in your organisation
A business-friendly way to assess AI by intended purpose, impact, data, supplier and human oversight, then match controls to the real risk.
Build the full picture
Go deeper by topic without losing the regulatory context or the practical point.
Scope, roles, implementation dates and practical readiness.
02AI GovernanceOwnership, inventory, controls and operational accountability.
03AI Risk AssessmentA proportionate method for identifying and controlling AI risk.
04AI LiteracyRole-appropriate capability for people using and overseeing AI.
05AI Usage PolicyClear workplace rules for approved tools, data and verification.
06High-Risk AI SystemsClassification, Annex III and the questions businesses should assess.
Regulation and cases
No general AI news feed. Just developments with clear governance, risk, regulatory or business relevance. Primary sources are listed on every article.
AI literacy under the EU AI Act: what already applies in 2026
Article 4 has applied since February 2025. The Commission's current FAQ clarifies what organisations should be doing as enforcement begins.
Ireland's AI Office is established: what businesses should know
Ireland now has a statutory AI Office coordinating the national implementation of the EU AI Act. Here is what changed and what it does not change.
Clearview AI enforcement: governance lessons for organisations using AI
The Dutch regulator's €30.5m fine is a useful reminder that AI governance cannot be separated from data provenance, transparency and lawful processing.
For real AI use at work
Clear answers for the people who actually have to make AI policy, risk, procurement and compliance work.
EU AI Act compliance for Irish businesses: what you need to do in 2026
A practical 2026 guide for Irish businesses on AI inventory, roles, risk screening, literacy, policy, suppliers and the governance foundations to put in place now.
AI-generated content and the EU AI Act: when do you need to label it?
Article 50 does not require a visible AI label on everything created with ChatGPT. The obligations depend on the system, content, role and context.
What is AI literacy under the EU AI Act?
Article 4 is already relevant to organisations using AI. Here is what role-appropriate AI literacy looks like in practice.
AI literacy under the EU AI Act: what employers need to know
If staff use ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini or other AI tools at work, Article 4 makes proportionate AI literacy a practical governance issue for employers.
Does my company need an AI usage policy?
If staff use ChatGPT, Copilot or AI-enabled business tools, a short, usable policy can close important gaps before they become incidents.
High-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act: a business guide
High-risk classification is context-specific. Understand the tests, Annex III use cases and the questions to answer before reaching a conclusion.
Does the EU AI Act apply if my company uses ChatGPT or Copilot?
Using a third-party AI tool does not answer the compliance question. Your role, use case, data and impact still matter.
How to create an AI inventory
A simple AI inventory gives governance somewhere to live. Here is the minimum information worth recording and how to keep it current.
How to assess an AI supplier
The key questions to ask an AI vendor before procurement, integration or renewal, and the evidence worth keeping.
What employees should not enter into public Generative AI tools
A practical set of workplace rules for sensitive information, customer data and confidential material when employees use public AI tools.
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