BAUER GROUP as GPAI Deployer

Use of GPAI Models

The BAUER GROUP uses GPAI models (LLMs) in various contexts:

Use	Model(s)	Context	AI Act Obligations
Internal productivity	Claude, GPT	Code review, documentation, research	Art. 4 (AI Literacy) — employees must be competent in handling
Customer product integration	Variable	AI features in B2B software	Dependent on risk level of the resulting system
Chatbots (customer service)	LLM-based	Interaction with natural persons	Art. 50 (Transparency) — labelling as AI system

Obligations as Deployer

As a professional user of AI systems, the BAUER GROUP has the following deployer obligations:

General (all AI systems)

• AI Literacy (Art. 4) — personnel with AI contact must be adequately trained

For High-Risk AI (if deployed)

• Use in accordance with intended purpose as per provider instructions
• Ensure human oversight
• Monitor input data quality
• Retain logs for at least 6 months
• Report risks and serious incidents to providers and authorities
• If deployed in the workplace: inform workers

Transparency Obligations (Art. 50)

• Labelling of AI-generated content
• Disclosure of AI interactions (chatbots)

Vendor Due Diligence

When selecting GPAI providers, the BAUER GROUP verifies:

• Is the GPAI provider registered in the EU database?
• Does the provider supply the required documentation (Annex XII)?
• Is there a designated EU authorised representative (for third-country providers)?
• Does the provider fulfil its copyright obligations?