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European Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force

The European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world's first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, enters into force.

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The AI Act is designed to ensure that AI developed and used in the EU is trustworthy, with safeguards to protect people's fundamental rights. The regulation aims to establish a harmonised internal market for AI in the EU, encouraging the uptake of this technology and creating a supportive environment for innovation and investment.

The AI Act introduces a forward-looking definition of AI, based on a product safety and risk-based approach in the EU.

Read the full press release.

For more information:

European Artificial Intelligence Act - Legislation

European Artificial Intelligence Act - Policy page

European AI Office