EU AI Office Launch: What Ops Leaders Need to Know

Category: News · Stage: Regulation

By Max Beech, Head of Content

Updated 6 August 2025 · Expert review: [PLACEHOLDER: Legal Counsel]

Why it matters: The European Commission formally launched the AI Office in July 2024 to oversee AI Act enforcement and guidance.^[1]^ Ops leaders must map obligations now.

      - What did the EU AI Office announce?

      - What should Chaos teams do now?

      - How to track future guidance?

    

  
  
    

TL;DR

      - Inventory AI systems and tag risk tiers in Chaos.

      - Attach evidence to the [readiness roadmap](/blog/ai-compliance-readiness-roadmap).

      - Follow AI Office updates and log decisions in the [decision log](/blog/decision-log-workflow).

    

  
  
    
      
        
          Timeline
          Milestone
          Chaos action
        
      
      
        
          2024
          AI Office launch
          Create compliance dashboard
        
        
          2025
          AI Act high-risk obligations start
          Attach DPIAs, risk plans
        
        
          2026
          Full enforcement
          Quarterly audits + decision logs
        
      
    
    Timeline keeps compliance prep on track.
  
  

What did the EU AI Office announce?

The Office coordinates AI Act oversight, publishes guidance, and supports national authorities. Expect risk-tier templates, fines guidance, and sandboxes.

What should Chaos teams do now?

Log all AI systems, classify risk, and update the procurement due diligence guide. Attach evidence (DPIAs, audits) to avoid scramble later.

How to track future guidance?

Subscribe to AI Office updates and EU Digital Strategy alerts. Record changes in the decision log and schedule compliance reviews.

Key takeaways

      - The AI Office signals real enforcement—prepare now.

      - Chaos helps log risk tiers, evidence, and decisions.

      - Review quarterly to avoid last-minute scrambles.

    

  
  
    

Next steps

      - Inventory AI systems in Chaos and assign risk tiers.

      - Attach compliance evidence and fill gaps.

      - Set a monthly reminder to review AI Office updates.

    

  
  
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