AI Act & regulatory compliance
AI system classification, organisational obligations, documentation, risk assessment and practical implementation of regulatory requirements.
Independent regulatory intelligence
ORAI AI Regulation Observatory
Practical insights on AI regulation, governance and compliance.
ORAI is an independent expert initiative created by legal and technology practitioners. We show how AI regulation translates into real organisational decisions: governance, risk assessment, documentation, human oversight, data, vendors and management accountability. Our analyses are designed for boards, legal and compliance teams, HR and technology teams implementing AI.
Perspective
From regulation to organisational practice
AI regulation must be translated into concrete decisions: system classification, roles within the organisation, how human oversight is exercised, cooperation with vendors and cybersecurity. Documentation is only the formal expression of those decisions. ORAI aims to bring structure to these issues from legal and technological perspectives.
Scope
What ORAI covers
What do we cover? This is a map of the issues that require particular attention when using AI systems or deploying them within an organisation. From governance and risk assessment to data, vendors, HR, IT and management accountability.
AI governance in organisations
Roles, responsibilities, AI policies, human oversight, a risk management model and operational compliance.
AI in HR & the digital workforce
AI systems in recruitment, workforce management, workforce analytics, monitoring and working models.
AI procurement & vendor risk
Procurement, implementation and contracting of AI systems, vendor due diligence, auditability and accountability.
Data, cyber & accountability
Data, security, logs, access, retention, incidents and the accountability of boards and organisations.
AI literacy & organisational readiness
User competencies, training, procedures, internal communication and organisational readiness for the safe use of AI.
Latest publications
Insights and publications
Practical analysis of the key regulatory, organisational and technological issues involved in implementing AI.
AI literacy: a new organisational obligation, not just training
Why AI competencies should be treated as part of governance, risk management and organisational accountability, rather than as one-off employee training.
View topicAI in HR: when does a tool become a high-risk AI system?
How to assess AI systems used in recruitment, workforce management, performance assessment, workforce analytics and other employment-related processes.
View topicHuman oversight: effective control or formal approval?
The mere presence of a person in a decision-making process does not always constitute effective oversight of an AI system. We explain when human oversight can be a genuine control mechanism and when it remains a formality.
View topicNeed advice or want to join the regulatory dialogue on AI implementation?
ORAI develops analysis, publications and expert materials for those responsible for governance, compliance and the safe implementation of artificial intelligence systems within organisations. We organise and co-create training sessions, panels and webinars. We believe that lasting change comes from cooperation between the expert community, organisations, institutions and all interested stakeholders.