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The EU AI Act is reshaping the global AI landscape in 2025 — and its ripple effects are reaching North American businesses, even those without EU operations. As vendors adjust their products to comply with Europe’s new rules, companies in North America may see changes in the AI tools they rely on every day. Our latest insight explains which provisions are already in effect, what they mean for businesses outside the EU, and the strategic steps leaders can take to prepare.

During Toronto Tech Week, we brought leaders, builders, and creatives together to explore how we can unlock AI’s potential while safeguarding human trust, creative integrity, and long-term value. This gathering marked The Opening Door’s rebrand as a responsible AI integration agency and sparked critical conversations on building a human-centred future with AI.

Artificial intelligence is shaping decisions across every business function—often faster than leaders realize. While AI promises efficiency and smarter experiences, it also brings hidden risks that can damage trust, reputation, and compliance if left unmanaged. This blog explains why Responsible AI isn’t just a technical issue but a leadership priority, with clear, practical steps executives can take to align AI use with their company’s mission and values.

Many enterprises are eager to embrace GenAI, but few are truly ready to operationalize it. In this blog, we unpack why responsible GenAI adoption requires more than deploying models; it demands a shift in culture, governance, and technical rigor. Drawing on The Opening Door’s Responsible AI approach, we explore how organizations can build cross-functional AI teams, embed ethical checkpoints into workflows, and align GenAI use cases with business and regulatory priorities. Discover a phased roadmap for turning responsible AI from an abstract value into a repeatable, scalable capability embedded across your organization.

Despite overwhelming interest in AI, most enterprises remain stuck on the sidelines. In this blog, we explore why only 40% of companies are actually implementing AI, even though 77% are actively exploring it. The post draws on insights from The Opening Door’s recent webinar to unpack what’s keeping businesses from crossing the AI adoption chasm—from unclear starting points to talent shortages, security fears, and lack of strategic readiness.