As of February 2025, organisations using AI systems are required to ensure their employees possess adequate AI knowledge. The level of AI literacy should correspond to the specific context in which the AI is applied and the potential impact on individuals or groups. This requirement is part of broader EU AI Act implementation, which came into force on February 2, 2025, with additional compliance deadlines for high-risk systems on August 2, 2026.
Who it affects: All organisations deploying AI systems in the Netherlands, including large enterprises, SMEs, and government bodies. The requirement applies to all workers using or affected by AI systems, not only technical staff.
What is notably missing: The requirement itself lacks granular specification on what constitutes “adequate AI knowledge” and does not define a minimum standard. Enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance are not clearly detailed. No explicit requirement mandates that training cover ethics or critical evaluation, only tool use competency. There is no pre-redundancy obligation requiring companies to demonstrate training was offered before layoffs.