4.3. | EU AI Act at a glance: What does it mean for me as a user?

Module 4.3: The EU AI Act for Users

Module 4.3: The EU AI Act – What You as a User Need to Know

What you already know

  • Besides opportunities, AI also presents legal and ethical challenges
  • Data protection and security are important aspects of AI use
  • As a user, you are responsible for your use of AI

What you will learn in this module

  • What the EU AI Act is and why it is relevant to you
  • Why it is important to use AI responsibly
  • Your duties and responsibilities as an AI user
  • Practical tips for the legally compliant use of AI in everyday life

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1. Why this topic is important for you

You might think, „I only work with AI, I don’t develop it.“ And yet, the EU AI Act affects you directly. It holds not only developers accountable but also everyone who uses AI—that is, all of us in our daily work.

„As a user, you are responsible for what you create with AI and how you use it.“

2. What specifically applies in daily work?

Example 1: You use an xpandAI assistant to draft a customer email.
  • No problem.
  • But: The text must be verifiable, understandable, and GDPR-compliant (this is how the AI will output it, as long as you don’t change the prompt)
Example 2: You adopt an entire AI-generated report without changes.
  • Disclose internally.
  • When in doubt, external labeling („supported by AI“) is advisable.
Example 3: You publish an AI-generated image on the intranet.
  • Obligation: Label it as an AI image (if it looks deceptively real).

3. What else is important

  • No sensitive input into the AI (health data, personnel data, etc.)
  • Do not disclose secrets—internal code, customer data, confidential information remains off-limits
  • When in doubt: Ask. Clarify internally what is allowed and what is not

4. xpand Tip

Our tip for practice:

Label generously, not hesitantly. An entry at the end of a document like: „Created with the support of XpandAI, reviewed by John Doe on April 1, 2025.“ provides clarity and trust.

5. In Conclusion

The AI Act will change many things—but not all at once. Now is the moment to make your use of AI more conscious and transparent. Not out of fear, but out of responsibility.

You are not alone. On the xpand platform, you will find templates, rules, and sparring partners for your confident daily use of AI.

Info Sheet: „The EU AI Act Explained in 3 Minutes“
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Your Takeaway

  • The EU AI Act also affects you as a user of AI systems
  • Transparency and labeling are important obligations when using AI
  • Sensitive handling of personal data is essential
  • The critical review of AI-generated content is your responsibility
  • Careful handling of AI protects not only others, but also yourself