Large language models bring unprecedented capabilities - reasoning, autonomy, multimodal processing, and real‑time adaptation. But these same features may place systems within the scope of the EU AI Act, triggering a set of concrete regulatory obligations.
In this talk, I will break down which specific capabilities matter most for classification under the Act and how they translate into compliance duties. I will also show how operational teams can map LLM behaviors to risk categories and controls without getting lost in legal abstractions. The goal is to give practitioners a practical lens for understanding “why this system qualifies” and “what exactly we must do next.”
Oktawia is an attorney‑at‑law (radca prawny) and Project Manager in the Intellectual Property, Technology and Data Protection Practice at EY. She specialises in the legal aspects of technology implementation, including cybersecurity, data protection and artificial intelligence regulations. She holds an LL.M. in Information Technology Law.
She was recognised in the nationwide Wolters Kluwer ranking Rising Stars – Lawyers of Tomorrow 2024, placing among the TOP 35 most promising young lawyers in Poland.
Oktawia has extensive experience advising on the implementation of diverse digital systems, including solutions based on AI, FinTech and InsurTech technologies. She has supported regulated industries in all legal aspects related to the use and operation of technology, with a particular focus on the defence, financial and insurance sectors.
She has advised on the development and deployment of innovative digital solutions in compliance with applicable regulations, including projects involving software built on artificial intelligence components. She has coordinated regulatory compliance projects related to cybersecurity, data protection and financial‑technology frameworks.
Her experience includes drafting and negotiating technology contracts for SaaS solutions, cloud services, AI systems, and on‑premise software. She has represented Polish commercial banks in negotiations with major global IT providers and coordinated regulatory‑qualified outsourcing agreements, including those concerning payment services, cloud environments and AI‑based solutions.
Oktawia has also advised on state concessions and licensing requirements in the defence sector, including matters involving technology transfer. Moreover, she has provided comprehensive legal support in cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware attacks.
She is the founder of the Law4Tech Foundation, an organisation promoting responsible and informed use of emerging technologies.
