Summary
The European Parliament has approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, which aims to regulate AI to protect fundamental rights, democracy, and the environment. The law bans certain AI applications that threaten citizen rights, while also setting transparency requirements for AI systems. High-risk AI systems will face the most stringent requirements. The law also establishes regulatory sandboxes to support innovation. The AI Act is expected to take effect within a couple of months and puts the EU at the forefront of global efforts to address AI dangers.
Key Points
1. The European Parliament approved the landmark Artificial Intelligence Act to regulate AI, focusing on protecting fundamental rights, democracy, and environmental sustainability.
2. The law prohibits certain AI applications that threaten citizen rights, such as facial recognition databases, emotion recognition in workplaces and schools, and deepfakes.
3. The AI Act sets transparency requirements for AI systems, establishes regulatory sandboxes for innovation, and responds to citizen proposals for enhancing EU competitiveness and promoting digital innovation with human oversight.