The EU AI Act, while aiming to set a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, faces challenges in influencing other countries due to differing legal and cultural values. This has led to the notion of a “Brussels mirage,” where the Act serves more as a symbolic reference than a practical model for AI legislation globally.
The EU AI Act, while aiming to set a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, faces challenges in influencing other countries due to differing legal and cultural values. This has led to the notion of a “Brussels mirage,” where the Act serves more as a symbolic reference than a practical model for AI legislation globally.
Former top EU commissioner Margrethe Vestager has stated that it is “way too soon” to change the existing regulations surrounding artificial intelligence in the EU. This comment comes amidst ongoing discussions and lobbying related to AI laws and their implications for the industry.
The European Union has initiated a new era of AI regulation with the Artificial Intelligence Act, which went into effect on August 1, 2024. This landmark legislation establishes a comprehensive legal framework for AI, introducing a phased approach to compliance and imposing obligations on developers, providers, and deployers of AI systems.
The article discusses the critical role of human governance in shaping the impact of artificial intelligence on society. It emphasizes that AI is not an autonomous force, but rather a human creation whose future depends on the choices made today.
The AI Office will soon seek third-party contractors to provide technical assistance for monitoring compliance with the EU AI Act, focusing on risks posed by general-purpose AI models. The €9,080,000 tender includes six lots addressing various systemic risks and aims to enhance ongoing risk monitoring services.
Society is undergoing a transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), which raises essential questions about how to maximize its benefits while minimizing risks. Key elements for AI success include robust infrastructure, an inclusive ecosystem, and effective governance to ensure that AI serves the broader interests of society.
The EU AI Act does not apply retroactively to AI systems deployed before August 2, 2025, meaning they are largely exempt from new obligations, with some exceptions for prohibited practices. However, substantial modifications to these systems after this date will require full compliance with the Act.
The EU AI Act aims to promote the use of human-centric and trustworthy artificial intelligence while regulating high-risk AI systems, particularly those used as safety components in machines. Compliance with the Act will be mandatory for machine builders supplying to the EU starting from August 2027.
Europe is moving forward with its AI Act, which will require high-risk medical devices with AI components to comply with both the new regulations and existing device rules. As implementation approaches, medical device manufacturers express concerns about the potential burdens these regulations may impose.
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