The global impact of the EU AI Act

The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation and its reach already extends far beyond Europe’s borders.

Drawing on the AI Company Data Initiative (AICDI), this report analyses more than 100,000 data points from 2,973 companies across 11 sectors and five regions to show the impact of the new regulation on businesses, investors and policymakers worldwide. It also identifies where critical gaps remain as August 2026 compliance deadlines approach.

Nearly half of all companies that reference the EU AI Act in their governance disclosures are headquartered outside the EU. This is evidence that a measurable “Brussels Effect” is already underway.

This report is essential reading for business leaders navigating AI governance obligations, investors integrating responsible AI into stewardship and ESG screening, and policymakers tracking the global reach of regulatory frameworks.

Download the report to understand what the data reveals, where your organisation stands, and what the most governance-mature companies are doing differently.