New obligations under the EU AI Act took effect on 2 August 2026, and most organizations are not ready for them. “The uncomfortable truth is that AI governance has left the IT department and landed on the boardroom table. “The EU AI Act is this generation’s GDPR moment,” Ahmed added. About Jamal AhmedJamal Ahmed is the founder of Kazient Privacy & AI Experts and Privacy Pros Academy, host of the Privacy Pros Podcast, and one of the world’s most recognized voices in privacy and AI governance. About Kazient Privacy & AI ExpertsKazient Privacy & AI Experts is an AI governance and privacy compliance organization helping businesses, legal professionals, compliance teams, and executive leaders implement practical governance frameworks for artificial intelligence and data privacy through consulting, education, industry engagement, and thought leadership.