Penalties
Fines for infringements
The EU AI Act provides for substantial fines, staggered by severity — comparable to the GDPR, and at the top end even higher.
| Infringement | Maximum fine |
|---|---|
| Prohibited AI practices (Art. 5) | up to €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover* |
| Breach of other obligations (e.g. high-risk requirements) | up to €15 million or 3% of global annual turnover* |
| Incorrect or misleading information to authorities | up to €7.5 million or 1.5% of global annual turnover* |
* Whichever of the two amounts is higher applies. For SMEs and start-ups, the lower of the two amounts applies as the cap.
The amount of the fine depends, among other things, on the severity and duration of the infringement —
and on whether the company has taken appropriate measures. A documented training of
staff is one such proof of due diligence.
How to lower your risk
- Establish AI literacy under Article 4 verifiably.
- Train staff with an EU AI Act training course with certificate and automatic audit trail.
- Keep the deadlines in view and act in good time.
Information, not legal advice.