The AI training obligation has been in force for 17 months.

The AI training obligation has been in force for 17 months.

Enforcement begins in 11 days.

Most companies are only noticing now.

Since 2 February 2025, Article 4 of the EU AI Act has required companies to demonstrably train employees who work with AI. Enforcement by national market surveillance authorities begins on 2 August 2026. Explicitly including AI literacy.

The maximum fine reaches €35 million or 7% of worldwide annual turnover. Article 4 has no separate fining provision. A reason to relax? No. Without evidence, you are empty-handed in every inspection and every liability question.

The real point goes deeper: treating Article 4 as paperwork wastes the most affordable lever for AI effectiveness. The same training that provides evidence determines whether AI makes an impact in everyday work.

Three steps for this week:

1️⃣ Take stock: who uses which AI systems for what today?

2️⃣ A role-based training concept instead of a one-size-fits-all webinar.

3️⃣ Documentation: who was trained in what, and when?

Compliance is the by-product. Competence is the return.

Is your training evidence ready, or are you still hoping?

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