The EU has begun enforcing the AI Act: first RFIs to model providers
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EU AI Act enforcement is moving from theory to paperwork — security RFIs to model providers are the first sign that audits and documentation will be a recurring operational cost, not a one-off. If you sell or integrate foundation models in Europe, assign an owner this week to track RFIs, map your obligations, and bake compliance artifacts into your delivery pipeline.
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