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Eupener Straße 59
D-50933 Cologne
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Mon-Sat: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mon-Fri: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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As of February 2, 2025, all companies working with AI are subject to a so-called AI competency requirement. This is stipulated in Article 4 of the AI Regulation, which, similar to the GDPR, is directly applicable in all member states. They must be able to demonstrate this AI competency requirement, at the latest upon request from the supervisory authorities, from August 2, 2025. This is the point in time at which the sanctions pursuant to Articles 99 et seq. of the AI Regulation will come into effect. Companies, regardless of size, will then be required to demonstrate AI competency. The safest way to fulfill this requirement of demonstrating AI competency is to appoint an external AI officer, as is already systematically known from the appointment of a data protection officer.
The focus of my work as an external AI officer is to ensure that all relevant stakeholders have sufficient knowledge and skills in dealing with AI systems and that they are protected from fines and reputational damage.
1. AI Troubleshooting
Together we will conduct an AI inventory by looking at which AI systems are in use in your company, both in external communication with customers or service providers and in internal communication among employees (e.g. chatbots for research purposes).
The results are grouped according to the risk-based approach pursued by the AI Regulation into unacceptable AI systems, which can play a role particularly in the HR area, high-risk AI systems, AI tools with acceptable risk and finally those with minimal risk.
2. Compliance review
3. Documentation
Review and update documentation related to AI systems, including:
4. Conducting audits and risk assessments
5. Consulting and training
6. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
7. Optimization of processes
An external AI officer offers companies a professional and efficient solution to meet the requirements of the AI Regulation, minimize risks and ensure the responsible use of AI.
We offer all services on the basis of:
Eupener Straße 59
D-50933 Cologne
Mon-Sat: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mon-Fri: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
and by telephone appointment