The August 2026 AI Deadline HR Teams Can't Ignore

The EU AI Act's August 2026 enforcement deadline is arriving fast, and HR teams using AI in hiring, performance reviews, or workforce decisions are directly in scope. Most HR leaders assume it's a legal or tech problem — but it's not. If your company uses AI to screen resumes, rank candidates, or assess employees, you're operating a high-risk AI system under this law. In this episode, we break down what "high-risk" actually means for HR, the three concrete actions you need to take right now, and why getting your documentation in order is both a compliance requirement and a strategic advantage for the years ahead.