Why Scrappy "Move Fast and Break Things" Doesn't Work Anymore
The EU AI Act isn't just a suggestion; it's a regulation with teeth. For transparency violations (Article 50), the fines are up to €15 million or 3% of global turnover.Your 3-Step Compliance Checklist
1. Audit Your Generating Engine: Does it provide a manifest? If not, you need an API like LexPixel. 2. Implement Machine-Readable Labels: A visible "Made with AI" isn't enough. It must be detectable by software. 3. Secure Your Records: Keep an audit trail of certificates for at least 2 years.How LexPixel Automates the Checklist
Our API handles steps 1 and 2 automatically and provides you with the logs needed for step 3. It’s the closest thing to "Compliance-as-a-Service" on the market.Verdict
A €15M fine can end a startup. A $0.30/min API can save it. The choice is yours.Frequently Asked Questions
Do smaller startups have lower fines?
Fines are proportional, but the minimum thresholds are still significant enough to bankrupt many SMBs. Compliance is always the cheaper path.
