The reality is, many AV/IT leaders still assume the EU AI Act is “for software companies” or “for big tech. But the reality is if an AV/IT product uses AI, even lightly, the EU AI Act applies. And if you buy, deploy, or integrate AI‑enabled AV/IT systems, it becomes a TPRM requirement.

AI is already embedded across the AV/IT ecosystem, from LLM‑powered room assistants and voice/NLP interfaces to intelligent camera tracking, occupancy analytics, predictive maintenance, automated diagnostics, smart room automation and AI‑driven support workflows. Every one of these falls under the EU AI Act’s definition of an AI system or GPAI component, shaping how they apply across the entire AV/IT value chain.

1.  For AV/IT Manufacturers: Your AI Features Are Now Regulated and here is how:
If you ship AI‑enabled AV/IT products into Europe, you must comply with:
Transparency obligations
Risk assessments
Human oversight design
Data governance
Logging and monitoring
Technical documentation
This is no longer optional, it’s law.

2. For AV/IT Integrators: You Are Now “Deployers” Under the Act.
Integrators configuring AI‑enabled systems must:
Deploy AI responsibly
Document risks
Maintain logs
Provide oversight
Ensure correct configuration
This becomes part of your legal duty of care.

3. For Enterprise AV/IT Teams: This Is now a TPRM and the part most organisations haven’t realised yet.
The EU AI Act turns AI‑enabled AV/IT systems into TPRM‑critical assets.
Procurement, InfoSec, and Risk teams will now require:
Supplier AI governance evidence
AI risk assessments
Model transparency
Incident response processes
ISO 42001 alignment
Responsible AI controls
If a manufacturer or integrator cannot demonstrate this, they become a high‑risk vendor.

ISO 42001 as AN EU AI Act Requirments Enabler
ISO 42001 is not required by the Act, but it is rapidly becoming the most credible way to demonstrate compliance. It gives AV/IT organisations a structured, auditable AI Management System that strengthens product reliability, reduces compliance exposure, accelerates procurement approvals and improves TPRM posture. It is becoming the AI equivalent of ISO 27001, a trust signal enterprise buyers increasingly expect.

If you’re in AV/IT and wrestling with what the EU AI Act means for your products, deployments or TPRM, reach out, happy to compare notes and learn from each other.