Demystifying Article 4 of the EU AI Act

Since February 2025, the EU AI Act has introduced a new compliance frontier: AI Literacy.​

Under Article 4, any organisation that provides or deploys AI systems must ensure that their staff—and anyone acting on their behalf—has a sufficient level of AI literacy. This isn’t just about technical teams. It includes HR, procurement, operations and anyone whose decisions or actions intersect with AI systems.​

What does “sufficient AI literacy” mean?​

According to the Act, it’s the ability to:​

• Understand how AI systems work and where they’re used​

• Recognise risks, limitations, and potential harms​

• Make informed decisions when deploying or interacting with AI​

The law also requires that literacy efforts be tailored to each person’s role, experience, and context. That means generic, one-size-fits-all training won’t cut it.​

Why it matters​

AI literacy isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s now a legal requirement. Failing to train your teams could expose your​ organisation to compliance risks, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties.​

We can help you meet Article 4 obligations with scalable, role-specific AI Literacy training built for individuals and enterprise teams.

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