- On August 2, the AI Act marked a new regulatory milestone, bringing new transparency obligations for the use of AI into force.
- Founderz explains that the real challenge for organizations will be preparing their teams to use this technology with sound judgment, oversight, and security.
On August 2, 2026, the AI Act marked a new milestone in the rollout of the European regulatory framework on artificial intelligence. As of that date, new obligations set out in the regulation apply, strengthening the oversight and compliance system across the European Union. The regulation, which has been rolled out in phases since 2024, thereby consolidates the first comprehensive legal framework on artificial intelligence and places transparency, human oversight, and AI literacy among the key elements for encouraging responsible use of this technology.
In this context, Founderz, the business school specializing in artificial intelligence, believes that the impact of the new regulation goes far beyond the legal sphere. For the company, the real challenge will be getting organizations to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly, training the professionals who use it and building the capabilities needed to integrate it into their daily work. “Many companies are approaching the AI Act as a regulatory compliance project when, in reality, it is also a talent project. Regulation sets the rules of the game, but true compliance begins when professionals understand what artificial intelligence can do, what its limits are, and how to use it with sound judgment”, explains Pau García-Milà, co-founder and co-CEO of Founderz.
Four keys to adapting to the AI Act
Although many organizations already use artificial intelligence tools on a daily basis, Founderz warns that the adoption of this technology has, in many cases, outpaced people’s training. Given this new landscape, the company identifies four aspects that companies should prioritize in order to adapt to the new regulation:
1. Know how artificial intelligence is really being used within the organization.
The first step is to identify which tools employees are using and in which processes they play a role, since adoption has often happened spontaneously and without a shared strategy.
2. Promote artificial intelligence literacy.
Beyond learning to use a specific tool, organizations must ensure that their professionals understand the capabilities, limitations, and risks of these systems, just as the AI Act itself promotes.
3. Define clear internal policies for responsible use.
Having shared criteria for how to use AI, what information can be entered into these systems, or when human oversight must be in place helps meet regulatory requirements, reduce risks, and encourage safer adoption.
4. See compliance as an opportunity to transform the organization.
The AI Act should not be seen solely as a regulatory obligation, but as an opportunity to review processes, develop new capabilities, and build organizations that are better prepared for a constantly evolving environment.
The competitive advantage will lie in people
Artificial intelligence is already part of the daily work of millions of professionals. However, Founderz points out that having access to these tools does not necessarily mean knowing how to use them effectively. In a context where the technology will become increasingly accessible, the difference between organizations will not lie in access to AI, but in their teams’ ability to integrate it wisely and generate value from it. “Two years ago the question was who was using ChatGPT or Copilot. Today the relevant question is different: who really knows how to work with artificial intelligence. The competitive advantage will no longer lie in accessing these tools, because practically everyone can do that, but in having professionals capable of making the most of them, overseeing their results, and using them responsibly”, says Pau García-Milà.
Founderz points out that artificial intelligence will continue to evolve much faster than any regulation, which is why ongoing training will be the key factor enabling companies and professionals to adapt to technological change.
