The EU AI Act, which came into effect on August 1, 2024, establishes a regulatory framework aimed at managing the risks associated with artificial intelligence while promoting transparency and accountability. It categorizes AI systems based on risk levels, implementing measures to ensure user awareness and safety in AI interactions.
Dr. Maria Moloney explores the relationship between digital privacy and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the role of the EU’s AI Act in enhancing digital rights. The Act aims to regulate AI development and use, ensuring stronger protections for personal data in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
On February 4, 2025, the European Commission published guidelines on prohibited AI practices as part of the AI Act, which is the most comprehensive regulatory framework for AI to date. The AI Action Summit, held shortly after, brought together leaders from around the world to discuss the balance between regulation and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
The European Commission has decided not to renew discussions on the AI Liability Directive due to a lack of consensus, with industry pressure leading to concerns over potential regulations. This decision was part of the Commission’s 2025 work program and has sparked criticism regarding the regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence in the EU.
As of February 2, 2025, the AI Act has begun to be implemented across Europe, prohibiting certain high-risk uses such as emotion recognition in workplaces. Businesses must prepare for stricter requirements based on the risk level of AI systems, including mandatory certification and regular audits for high-risk AI.
The paper assesses the levels of environmental protection established by the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) and its relationship with EU environmental law. It highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies in achieving sustainability while addressing potential environmental risks.
The first requirements of the European Union AI Act came into effect on February 2, 2025, banning the use of AI systems involved in prohibited practices and mandating sufficient AI literacy for users and providers. Clifford Chance is actively preparing for the global AI Action Summit in Paris, focusing on delivering trustworthy AI amidst the new regulations.
The European Commission has updated the AI Act to ban AI systems that pose an “unacceptable risk,” including practices such as social scoring and harmful manipulations. The Act categorizes AI systems into four risk levels, with high-risk systems requiring strict compliance and conformity assessments before market placement.
The European AI Act is a regulatory framework proposed by the European Commission to ensure that AI is developed and used ethically, transparently, and accountably. It categorizes AI applications based on their risk levels, from minimal to high, and mandates different levels of scrutiny and oversight accordingly.
The European regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) came into force on August 1, 2024, aiming to promote responsible development and deployment of AI within the EU. It establishes clear requirements for developers and deployers based on specific risk assessments associated with AI technologies.