Why AI governance will be mandatory by 2027
The European Union has already enacted the AI Act and companies have until 2027 to comply. CEREBELLUS stays ahead of regulation with real separation of powers.
Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses at an unprecedented pace. But with that power comes a responsibility that many organizations are ignoring: governance.
The European Union AI Act
In 2024, the EU approved the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act), the world's first comprehensive law on AI. Companies operating in Europe have until 2027 to comply with requirements for transparency, traceability, and human oversight of AI systems.
Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to 7% of annual global revenue — more severe than those under the GDPR.
The problem: Shadow AI
Today, most companies deploy AI without governance. Teams use tools on their own, sensitive data travels to external servers, there is no cost traceability, and no one knows who authorized what.
What companies should do now
- Audit which AI tools are being used internally
- Centralize access to language models under a single control panel
- Implement differentiated roles and permissions for each team
- Establish approval processes for the knowledge that feeds the AI
- Document and trace every interaction to meet audit requirements
Companies that get ahead of regulation will not only avoid penalties — they will gain a competitive advantage by operating AI more efficiently, securely, and reliably.