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AI literacy: what Article 4 of the EU AI Act requires since July 2026
The Brief
- Article 4 of the EU AI Act requires providers and deployers of AI systems to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy among their staff.
- The obligation is to be met 'to an appropriate extent', depending on the context and the people involved.
- The source describes the requirement as applying since July 2026.
Why it matters
Companies that use AI in the EU may need to document training for staff who work with AI systems, so developers and engineering managers should check how this applies to their teams.
Who’s affected
- Companies using AI systems in the EU
- AI providers and deployers subject to the EU AI Act
What to do
- Assess which staff use or operate AI systems and what level of AI literacy they need
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"Do we have to train our people on AI now?" I hear this question a lot at the moment, usually with an undertone somewhere between duty and uncertainty. The short answer: if your company uses AI, yes – to an appropriate extent. The longer answer is more relaxed than many providers…
Timeline
Article 4 AI literacy obligation applies
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AI literacy: what Article 4 of the EU AI Act requires since July 2026