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Article 62: Measures for providers and deployers, in particular SMEs, including start-ups
Praxikon tracks Article 62 (Measures for providers and deployers, in particular SMEs, including start-ups) under the EU AI Act, citing the source for every statement.
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Title VI: Governance
Article 62 requires Member States to provide SMEs and startups with priority access to AI regulatory sandboxes, organise awareness activities, and establish dedicated communication channels.
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Source: EUR-Lex, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. Text reproduced verbatim.
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2- AI Act Service DeskSupports the obligation of the Commission and Member States to provide SMEs and start-ups with accessible guidance on the RegulationPublishedQ&AEuropean Commission (DG CONNECT) and the AI Office
- Proposal for the design of a Dutch AI regulatory sandboxGives effect to the priority position for SME and start-ups in accessing the regulatory sandbox.PublishedOpinionDutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure (RDI) and Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP)25 Mar 2025
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Frequently asked questions
What support does Article 62 AI Act offer SMEs?+
Article 62 requires Member States to provide SMEs and startups with priority access to AI regulatory sandboxes, organise awareness activities, and establish dedicated communication channels.
Must Member States consider startups under Article 62?+
Yes, Article 62 requires Member States to take specific measures for SMEs and startups, including reduced fees and simplified procedures.
What documentation does Article 62 of the AI Act require?+
Article 62 of the AI Act requires that relevant documentation is maintained as part of the compliance process. This may include technical documentation, instructions for use, logs or declarations of conformity, depending on the classification of the AI system.