REGULATION7 July 2026· 9 min
EU AI Act: Practical Obligations for B2B SaaS Companies
The EU AI Act is now law. With fines reaching €35M or 7% of global turnover, B2B SaaS companies must urgently map their AI systems, assign risk tiers, and build compliance workflows before 2026 deadlines.
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