Act Obligations Take Effect, the "King of Data Protection" Jamal Ahmed Launches Global AI Governance Initiative for Legal and Business Leaders

New obligations under the EU AI Act took effect on 2 August 2026, and Jamal Ahmed says many organizations are still unprepared. The London-based privacy authority—dubbed “King of Data Protection” by the BBC and ranked number one in the UK by Favikon—launched an expanded AI governance initiative aimed at legal professionals, corporate boards, and business leaders worldwide. Ahmed warns boards that treat AI governance as an IT issue will be the first to face questions from regulators. His program includes live masterclasses on the EU AI Act, tools such as an “AI Act Decoder Kit,” risk classification references, compliance checklists, decision trees, and executive briefings.