AI Aligned with the AI Act · Without Added Complexity

The European Artificial Intelligence Regulation (EU AI Act) was not created to stifle innovation or limit AI use in businesses. Its goal is to ensure that systems used in real-world contexts are predictable, controllable, and accountable.

In practice, this means companies can continue using AI to gain efficiency and support decisions, as long as they can clearly answer one essential question: how does the system behave, and who maintains control over it.

Who Must Comply with the AI Act

Under the European model, the compliance obligation falls on those using the AI system in their operational context—the company. It is the organization that answers to regulators, partners, and auditors, and must demonstrate control, predictability, and accountability in its use of the technology.

The challenge arises when AI systems are difficult to explain, overly dependent on prompts, or exhibit behavioral variations over time, making compliance complex and risky.

How the Wonderstores Approach Simplifies Compliance

The Wonderstores approach was designed to facilitate compliance, not to make it more burdensome. From the ground up, systems are built with a focus on structural governance, clear boundaries, and consistent behavior.

• Clear definition of system rules and operational boundaries
• Reduction of unpredictable or improvised behaviors
• Less dependence on complex prompting
• Greater ease of explanation and human control
• Lower operational and legal risk

What This Means for Your Business

By using a system structured this way, your business gains efficiency without losing explanatory power or control. In case of assessment, audit, or clarification requests, it becomes possible to clearly demonstrate how the system works and why it behaves the way it does.

Alignment with the AI Act ceases to be an emergency adaptation and becomes a natural consequence of the system's design.

Alignment with the AI Act

The AI Act is being implemented in phases, but alignment is already a real decision-making criterion for companies, legal departments, and institutions. The Wonderstores approach already operates in alignment with AI Act principles, not as a future reaction, but as a continuation of its design philosophy.

FAQ · AI Act & Compliance

Is the AI Act already mandatory?

The AI Act has been approved at the European level, but its application is phased. Not all obligations are required immediately, depending on the type of system, sector, and risk level. However, alignment with its principles is already a real decision-making criterion for companies and institutions.

Who is responsible for AI Act compliance?

Compliance responsibility falls on those using the AI system in their operational context—the company. It is the organization that answers to regulators, partners, and auditors. The provider's role is to ensure the system does not create additional risks and allows for adequate control and explanation.

Does Wonderstores guarantee legal compliance?

No. Legal compliance always depends on the specific context, industry sector, and how the system is used. Wonderstores provides an architecture and approach that facilitate meeting AI Act principles, but does not substitute formal legal assessment.

What does "AI aligned with the AI Act" mean?

It means the system was designed with a focus on governance, predictability, clear boundaries, and human control. This is not an official certification, but an approach consistent with the principles formalized by the European regulation.

Does this apply to any type of company?

It applies especially to companies using AI to support decisions, automate processes, or structure internal knowledge. The greater the system's operational or decision-making impact, the more important a governed approach becomes.

Is external audit or certification needed?

Currently, there is no universal mandatory AI Act certification seal for all systems. However, private audits, internal assessments, and sectoral standards are emerging. Well-governed systems are naturally better prepared for this type of evaluation.

Does the system replace human decisions?

No. The approach prioritizes decision support, not replacement of human control. The system operates within defined boundaries, with clear responsibility and ongoing supervision.

Why is this relevant now and not just in the future?

Because alignment with the AI Act already influences decisions of partners, clients, legal departments, and institutions. Building the system correctly from the foundation reduces risk, avoids late adaptations, and creates sustainable operational trust.