Category: European Union AI Governance

EU Parliament’s Initiative to Regulate AI in the Workplace

The European Parliament plans to negotiate a legislative proposal addressing issues related to artificial intelligence and the workplace, aiming to adopt a report by early 2026. This initiative follows the implementation of the AI Act, which regulates AI systems based on their societal risks and emphasizes the need for additional rules to address workplace changes due to AI technology.

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Understanding the EU’s AI System Definition Guidelines

The European Commission’s Guidelines on the AI Act define an ‘AI system’ as a machine-based entity that operates with varying levels of autonomy and may exhibit adaptiveness after deployment. The Guidelines detail the essential elements of an AI system, including its ability to infer outputs that can influence physical or virtual environments.

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Draft Guidelines Illuminate AI System Definition Under EU AI Act

The European Commission has published draft guidelines clarifying the definition of AI systems under the EU AI Act. These guidelines aim to assist organizations in determining whether a software system qualifies as an AI system while evolving over time based on practical experiences and new use cases.

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EU AI Act Enforced: Major Developments in AI Tools and Education

Recently, several provisions of the European Union’s AI regulations came into effect, banning certain applications like social scoring systems and the collection of potentially discriminatory biometric information. Additionally, OpenAI unveiled a new AI tool called Deep Research, designed to assist researchers in gathering and synthesizing information.

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EU Guidelines on Banned AI Practices: Key Highlights

On February 4, 2025, the European Commission issued draft guidelines clarifying prohibited AI practices under the EU AI Act, which includes practices that manipulate individuals and social scoring. These guidelines aim to help businesses understand their obligations and navigate compliance with the newly effective provisions.

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EU’s AI Act Bans Emotion Recognition in Workplaces

The EU’s new AI Act restricts the use of emotion recognition systems in workplaces, including during recruitment and probationary periods. This legislation aims to address privacy concerns and protect workers’ dignity by prohibiting the monitoring of emotions through various AI tools.

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EU Implements AI Tool Ban to Protect Citizens’ Rights

The European Union has enacted landmark legislation banning AI tools associated with social scoring and predictive policing due to their unacceptable risk to safety and rights. This legislation, effective February 2, 2025, prohibits several categories of AI systems deemed harmful, including social scoring systems and emotion recognition tools in workplaces.

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Understanding the European AI Act: Key Changes and Implications

The AI Act is a legislative framework aimed at regulating the development and use of AI in Europe to protect citizens and promote responsible innovation. It introduces a classification system for AI systems based on risk levels, outlining specific obligations for businesses depending on their use of AI technologies.

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