The AI Act Explorer is an interactive online resource that allows users to browse and search the full text of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). It provides an accessible way to explore the Act’s provisions on AI literacy, prohibited practices, high-risk AI systems, transparency, general-purpose AI models, governance, enforcement and fundamental rights.
Why it matters for ENACT-AI
The resource is directly relevant to responsible and trustworthy AI education. It can help learners understand how AI is regulated in the EU and explore concepts such as risk-based regulation, AI literacy, human oversight, transparency, accountability, fundamental rights and safe AI development and deployment.
Learning outcomes
By using this resource, learners will be able to:
Explain the main purpose and structure of the EU AI Act.
Identify different categories of AI risk and related regulatory requirements.
Recognise key obligations concerning transparency, human oversight and risk management.
Explore specific AI-related legal provisions using the AI Act Explorer.
Discuss the relationship between AI regulation, fundamental rights and responsible AI.
Apply selected AI Act principles to real-world AI use cases.
Suggested activity
AI Act Risk Investigation:
Learners work in small groups and select an AI application, such as recruitment software, facial recognition, an AI chatbot or an education platform. Using the AI Act Explorer, they identify the relevant provisions of the AI Act and determine what risks, obligations or safeguards may apply. Each group presents its findings and discusses how the regulation contributes to trustworthy and human-centred AI.