EU AI Act high-intent playbook

Model change and release governance for Deployers

Operational hub for model change and release governance with commercial-ready execution steps.

Deployer · Article 15 + Annex IV

Why this page exists

Model change and release governance implementation hub for deployer teams, aligned to Article 15 + Annex IV.

Timeline anchor: AI Act in force on August 1, 2024; prohibitions and literacy obligations apply on February 2, 2025; most obligations apply on August 2, 2026; additional rollout continues to August 2, 2027.

Country enforcement context

Authority-readiness context: this hub supports deployer teams building evidence quality before supervisory review windows.

Industry and risk context

Topic scope: Control model updates with release gates and evidence impact review. Proof set includes Change approval workflow, Release validation reports, Regression and risk sign-offs.

Role obligations

Deployer responsibilities: Operate high-risk AI systems with documented human oversight Maintain operational logs and incident workflows Execute FRIA and downstream accountability requirements Priority baseline: Article 26.

Execution plan

Execution cadence: map controls, assign owners, version evidence, and review before August 2, 2026. Continue lifecycle updates through August 2, 2027.

Commercial fit

Revenue intent signal: teams searching this topic usually need scoped implementation support, not generic guidance. Annexora converts this hub into a delivery plan.

FAQ

Which article is this hub aligned to?

This hub is mapped to Article 15 + Annex IV.

What should be implemented first?

Start with accountable ownership and evidence structure before automation or tooling expansion.

How do we prove execution quality?

Maintain traceable controls, approvals, and measurable review cadence tied to each proof point.