
Building AI features without understanding AI regulations in the EU leads to expensive retrofitting later. Companies launching products in European markets face a choice: build with compliance from day one or redesign systems when deadlines hit. Highlights: * Fines reach up to €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover for serious violations. * High-risk AI systems face strict requirements starting August 2, 2026. * Retrofitting compliance costs 3–5 times more than building it in fro










