Does the EU AI Act require us to manage employees' AI use?
If your organisation uses AI systems in its work, Article 4 of the AI Act requires it to take measures to support the AI literacy of its staff, and that duty has applied since 2 February 2025; since July 2026 the amended text states that no specific level has to be guaranteed for each person. Knowing which AI services are actually in use is a practical first step; your legal counsel can tell you what else applies to you.
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