What does the EU AI Act mean for applicants?

The EU AI Act (Q003, effective from 2024–2027 in stages) is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation law and has direct consequences for application processes. Classification: AI-driven hiring systems that make substantial decisions about people are classified as 'high-risk'. Rights for applicants: (1) Transparency obligation — companies must inform when AI is used in personnel selection. (2) Right to human review for automated decisions (GDPR Article 22, Q008). (3) Right to an explanation of the decision. NIST AI RMF and OECD AI Principles are global standards with similar requirements. Practically: you can ask about AI use after rejections and demand a human review.