This is an annotated edition of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — the Artificial Intelligence Act — covering all 113 articles, 180 recitals, and 13 annexes.
What's in it
Recital cross-references. Every article with mapped recitals (0 of 113) shows the recitals that support its interpretation, based on the Kai Zenner article-to-recital mapping. Recitals link back to the articles that reference them.
Legislative drafting history. 174 preserved article and recital texts across three stages — the European Commission's 2021 proposal, the European Parliament's 2023 mandate (partial), and the final adopted 2024 text. Comparing versions reveals where contested provisions were strengthened, softened, or reframed during trilogue negotiations.
AI Omnibus amendment tracking. 29 articles carry amendments from the 2025 AI Omnibus package (COM(2025) 836), flagged with the action taken (replaced, inserted, deleted, amended) and a summary of the change.
Sources
- Consolidated regulation text: EUR-Lex (OJ L, 12.7.2024).
- Article-to-recital mapping: Kai Zenner's cross-reference work.
- Drafting history: four-column mandate comparison documents (Commission / Council / Parliament / Final).
- AI Omnibus amendments: COM(2025) 836 final.
Who made this
Published by Abacus Legal (Amsterdam), an independent legal practice specialising in IT law, GDPR, AI compliance (EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, DSA), and cloud/XaaS contracting.
Not legal advice
This edition is a research and reference tool. Nothing here constitutes legal advice. For advice on how the AI Act applies to a specific situation, consult qualified counsel.