EU AI Act compliance: software engineers must classify by purpose
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In 2026, software engineers need to assess AI features according to the EU AI Act's risk classification, and the compliance judgment depends on the system's purpose rather than the model used. The AI Omnibus took effect in July 2026, with most provisions applicable and enforcement beginning on August 2, 2026; the Annex III high-risk requirements are postponed to December 2, 2027.
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A software engineer's practical guide to the EU AI Act, covering the risk-based approach, provider versus deployer roles, the updated compliance timeline (including the July 2026 AI Omnibus amendments), prohibited practices, AI literacy, transparency obligations, and engineering safeguards such as access controls, evaluation sets, and human oversight. It argues that prompt instructions are not a compliance control and that responsibility must be built into architecture, code review, and release processes.
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