As of 23 October 2026, Legislative Decree No. 179/2026 is in force, aligning Italian legislation with the European AI Act and defining the national supervisory framework, the powers of the competent authorities and the applicable enforcement procedures.
For businesses, the new framework requires greater attention to AI governance, the clear allocation of internal responsibilities and training, involving legal, compliance, HR, IT and management functions.
It remains to be seen, however, whether the new system will be able to effectively support businesses in the adoption of AI or whether it may introduce additional layers of complexity.
On this topic, Aurora Agostini, interviewed by AI4Business – Nextwork360, highlighted that businesses need not only to understand the applicable obligations, but also to translate them into proportionate and sustainable organisational measures. In this context, training plays a central role, not merely as a compliance requirement, but as a tool to build awareness and strengthen the ability to govern new technologies.
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