Diritto intelligente – Issue N. 13

The governance of artificial intelligence in Europe is finally moving from principles to practice.

With the approval of Italy’s first national AI law, following the EU AI Act, the regulatory landscape is no longer theoretical. For the first time, clear structures are in place: AgID and ACN have been appointed as key Italian AI authorities, while sectoral regulators such as the Bank of Italy, CONSOB, IVASS, and the Garante Privacy maintain oversight within their respective domains.

However, this new framework also raises questions of institutional overlap. Without coordination, there is a risk of inconsistent enforcement and uncertainty for businesses. Striking a balance between innovation and protection of rights will be crucial to ensure that AI drives growth rather than bureaucracy.

In this context, companies must act now. The AI Act’s obligations are already in motion, and waiting for further guidance is no longer an option. Building a solid AI governance framework is the only way to manage regulatory, reputational, and ethical risks effectively.

This issue of Diritto Intelligente provides concrete tools to move from compliance theory to execution. We open with an article on how to set up an AI committee — the core of any responsible AI strategy. We then analyze the Italian AI Law, highlighting its strengths and pending areas. Finally, we examine AI risk assessment frameworks, explaining how to map, classify, and prioritize risks under the EU AI Act.

Together, these contributions mark the beginning of a new phase of intelligent governance. The companies that take proactive steps today — embedding compliance, accountability, and transparency — will be tomorrow’s leaders in trustworthy AI.