What is the EU AI Act and does it apply to my business?
Short answer
The EU AI Act is a European Union regulation that sets rules for AI systems based on risk: some practices are prohibited, high-risk systems face strict requirements, some systems carry transparency duties, and most others have few obligations. It can apply to organizations outside the EU that place AI systems on the EU market or whose AI output is used in the EU.
The details
The Act entered into force in 2024 and its obligations apply in phases. Check the European Commission’s AI Act page for current dates and guidance, and start by listing the AI systems you build or use and what each is used for.
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- EU AI Act
- The EU AI Act is a European Union regulation that sets risk-based rules for AI systems, from prohibited practices to requirements for high-risk systems and transparency duties.
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