2 August 2026 is getting closer. Do you know which AI obligations apply to your organization?
2 August 2026 is not a simple all-or-nothing deadline. AI literacy and prohibited AI practices already apply, GPAI obligations have started in phases and many parts become more broadly applicable. That is why you need a clear AI Act picture now: which systems, which route, which evidence and which actions first.
What matters toward 2026?
AI literacy and prohibited AI practices have already been relevant since 2 February 2025.
GPAI obligations started in phases from 2 August 2025.
2 August 2026 is the broad application date for many parts of the AI Act.
Some high-risk parts have transition rules, further implementation details or practical dependencies.
Waiting for every detail does not solve the core issue: you first need inventory, classification and prioritization.
Recognizable situations
This page is for organizations that know the AI Act is getting closer, but do not yet have a decision-ready picture.
We know something must happen, but not which AI systems are affected.
Legal and compliance receive board questions, but lack a register, classification and owner per system.
Vendors say their AI tool is compliant, but evidence and role allocation are unclear.
Teams use ChatGPT, Copilot or SaaS AI features without Article 4 evidence or clear rules.
There is an AI policy, but no roadmap, ownership or evidence log.
Management wants to know what matters now, before August 2026 and after that.
What do we map?
The intake and optional sprint turn deadline pressure into a concrete view that leadership, legal, IT and operations can use.
AI systems and use cases
Which tools, SaaS AI features, pilots, vendors and internal workflows fall within scope.
AI Act route
First signals for prohibited AI, high-risk, transparency, GPAI, limited risk or out of scope.
Role allocation
Whether your organization is likely acting as deployer, provider, distributor, importer or downstream user.
Evidence status
Which documentation, training records, vendor evidence, DPIA/FRIA signals and policy are missing.
Priorities
Which systems and teams need attention first based on risk, business impact and evidence readiness.
30-60-90 day route
Concrete actions for register, classification, vendor questions, training, policy and leadership decisions.
Approach
1. Deadline intake
We define the immediate question: board pressure, customer request, audit, vendor selection, policy or AI inventory.
2. Scope freeze
We select the systems, teams, vendors and documents included in the first analysis.
3. Gap and obligations map
We connect use cases to AI Act routes, GDPR/DPIA/FRIA signals, Article 4 evidence and vendor questions.
4. Leadership roadmap
You get a practical route: what needs action now, what can be handled before August 2026 and what needs later review.
Logical next steps
AI Act readiness and gap analysis
Combine inventory, classification, evidence gaps and leadership priorities in one roadmap.
View routeAI inventory setup
Record AI systems, owners, purposes, risks and evidence status before classification becomes guesswork.
View routeAI literacy evidence 2026
Make sure employees can show what responsible AI use means in their role.
View routeFrequently asked questions
Does everything need to be ready by 2 August 2026?
No. The AI Act applies in phases and some parts have transition rules or further implementation work. But 2 August 2026 is an important checkpoint for many organizations. Without inventory and classification, you do not know which route applies to you.
What already applies?
AI literacy and prohibited AI practices have already been relevant since 2 February 2025. GPAI obligations started in phases from 2 August 2025. That is why waiting until 2026 is usually too late for organizations that need evidence and governance.
What if high-risk obligations change later?
Inventory, classification, vendor evidence and ownership remain necessary. A good gap analysis separates what needs action now, what depends on further implementation and what should be reviewed later.
Is this legal advice?
No. Embed AI helps with practical readiness, inventory, governance, evidence and implementation. For formal legal advice or representation, involve legal counsel.
Where do we start?
Start with the AI Act Gap Intake. In 30 minutes we determine which systems, teams or vendors need attention first and which sprint or route makes sense.
Do not let August 2026 become a last-minute project.
Start with a compact gap intake. We turn your question into systems, obligations, evidence and first actions.
Map my AI Act gap