Deloitte: AI Act requires 'AI Literacy' from February 2025
Key Takeaways
- ●From February 2, 2025, bans on unacceptable AI practices are enforced.
- ●AI Act Article 4 requires 'AI literacy' for everyone in the AI value chain.
- ●Non-compliance can lead to massive fines.
Many companies think they have plenty of time to prepare for the EU's AI Act, because the full legislation does not come into force until August 2026. But Deloitte's legal analyses show that the first critical deadlines have already passed.
The clock is ticking faster than expected
Already from February 2, 2025, the EU began enforcing the ban on AI practices that contravene fundamental rights. This requires immediate risk assessments and strong governance of all existing AI systems.
At the same time, Article 4 of the AI Act is activated, which makes 'AI literacy' a legal requirement for all employees in the AI value chain. It is no longer enough to just buy software; companies are legally obliged to ensure that their employees understand and can manage the technology responsibly.
The BetterHuman AI Angle
Deloitte emphasizes that compliance uncertainty is real. Our solutions are delivered with a built-in audit trail, Danish data processing, and direct training from the builder, so you meet Article 4's requirements for AI literacy from day one.