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Europe’s AI enters the age of proof: who answers for decisions made by a machine?

The European framework is becoming daily practice: disclose, explain and preserve accountability.

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Case statusDuties applicable since 2 August 2026

Europe’s AI enters the age of proof: who answers for decisions made by a machine?
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What changes

The European framework is becoming daily practice: disclose, explain and preserve accountability.

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The useful rule

The rule requires a demonstrable chain between source, decision and accountable person.

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Three steps

  1. Signal detected
  2. Decision explained
  3. Owner identified

The proof scanner

  1. Signal detected
  2. Decision explained
  3. Owner identified

An intelligible trail makes accountability workable.

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