The European Union's approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence is outlined in the EU AI Act, a comprehensive framework designed to ensure AI systems are safe, trustworthy, and aligned with fundamental rights. The Act includes the following key provisions:

• Address risks specifically created by AI applications.
• Prohibit AI practices that pose unacceptable risks.
• Determine a list of high-risk applications.
• Set clear requirements for AI systems for high-risk applications.
• Define specific obligations deployers and providers of high-risk AI applications.
• Require a conformity assessment before a given AI system is put into service.
• Put enforcement in place after a given AI system is placed into the market.
• Establish a governance structure at European and national level.

For more information, you can access the AI Act in the Official Journal of the European Union. In addition to the Act, the EU has provided complementary resources such as the Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI, which offer a framework for ethical AI development, and the Policy and Investment Recommendations for Trustworthy AI, which outline strategies to foster innovation while maintaining compliance with ethical principles. Together, these resources highlight the EU's commitment to responsible AI governance.

Understanding EU AI regulations is important for businesses and educators worldwide. Both sectors must stay informed about these regulations to adapt their practices proactively, maintain competitive advantages, and contribute to the responsible development and implementation of AI technologies.

AI Act

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EU Links & Documents

The Act Texts

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https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/the-act/