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EU AI Act Article 4 AI literacy: obligations on providers and deployers, affected persons' rights, risk-based standards, timing, guidance and practical compliance measures

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This Practice Note sets out the position under current law; be aware that aspects will be affected by the Digital Omnibus proposals issued on 19 November 2025 as part of the Commission’s ‘simplification’ drive. For details, consult Practice Note: EU Digital Omnibus—tracker. Erica and Monica are the owners of KnowledgeBridge AI, an AI literacy training and consultancy business. This Practice Note outlines the AI literacy obligations within Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act). It addresses:

  • What is AI literacy?
  • Background—how the AI literacy provisions developed under the EU AI Act
  • AI literacy under the EU AI Act
  • Regulatory guidance on AI literacy
  • The principal legal considerations
  • Consequences of failing to achieve AI literacy
  • Practical methods to attain AI literacy

For further reading on AI, see the following Practice Notes:

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning—an introduction to the technology
  • Artificial intelligence—data protection in the EU
  • Artificial intelligence in the EU—the key legal issues
  • The EU AI Act
  • Requirements under the EU AI Act—checklist
  • Contractual considerations for the procurement of artificial intelligence—checklist

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Erica Werneman Root
Erica Werneman Root

Erica qualified as a solicitor in 2014 with Eversheds Sutherland and spent a decade with the firm across London and international offices. She worked as a senior associate in the Data Protection team before moving in-house to head up a privacy team at a health tech scaleup. Since 2023 she has been consulting via her own company and she regularly works with AI developers, law firms, multinationals and early-stage companies. Erica has considerable experience in building compliance solutions and training programs. ...

Monica Mahay
Monica Mahay

Monica Mahay is a seasoned compliance practitioner with over 20 years practical experience, specializing in data protection, corporate compliance, ESG, and AI. She combines her expertise in advanced technologies with extensive in-house experience to provide practical and commercially viable advice. Monica is passionate about social justice and gender equity, actively serving on boards and engaging in pro bono work. Recognized as an expert in technology and social justice, she is a sought-after speaker at industry events and is a contributor to the EU AI Office's Code of Practice for the AI Act.Currently, Monica is the Chief Compliance Officer at SkyShowtime, where she lead compliance, governance, and risk management efforts relating to corporate compliance, privacy, ESG, and AI. She also runs her consultancy, Mahay Consulting Services Ltd, focusing on compliance matters such as privacy, data protection, AI, risk management, and...

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