The EU AI Act

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the most comprehensive legal framework that sets out harmonised rules for the development, placing on the market, and use of artificial intelligence in the EU, has been published in the Official Journal of the EU on 12 July 2024 after more than three years negotiations and entered into force on 1 August 2024. The AI Act has a gradual enforcement timeline, and the majority of its provisions will start applying on 2 August 2026.

What is the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act is a comprehensive regulation that establishes a unified framework for artificial intelligence across the European Union. It aims to ensure AI systems are safe, transparent, traceable, non-discriminatory, and enviromentally friendly.

The Act introduces a risk-based approach, categorizing AI systems according to their potential impact on citizens' rights and safety. This pioneering legislatiion sets global standards for AI governance and ethical development.

Timeline & Implementation

March 2024
Parliament Approval

The European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act

July 2024
Official Publication

Final version published in the Official Journal

August 2024
Entry into Force

The EU AI Act entered into force, marking the start of enforcement timelines

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