EU AI Act's Impact on Public Sector Administrative Law

An academic article recently published on arXiv (ID 2604.22765) explores the relationship between the EU AI Act and key tenets of administrative law, particularly examining administrative discretion, the obligation to provide justifications, and proportionality. It analyzes the regulatory requirements for public sector entities utilizing high-risk AI systems in critical areas such as social benefits, migration, education, and law enforcement. The piece raises concerns about whether the AI Act guarantees accountability, transparency, and the ability to review automated decisions in the public sector. Additionally, it assesses how the Act’s risk-based framework aligns with proportionality principles and suggests protective measures and interpretative approaches for ethical implementation.