Thought Leadership
The European Union’s AI Act is the first cross-national piece of legislation on the use of artificial intelligence. The first rules have come into force.
New rules for dealing with artificial intelligence (AI) are now in force in the European Union. According to the EU’s AI Act, the use of AI programs that evaluate social behavior is prohibited. This means that people can be divided into behavioral categories and rewarded or punished.
Facial recognition in public spaces – for example through video surveillance in public places – should also not be permitted in principle. However, there are exceptions: Police and other security authorities should be allowed to use facial recognition to prosecute certain crimes such as human trafficking and terrorism.
Deadline February 2
With the deadline of February 2, 2025, companies that develop or use AI must assess their systems according to the degree of risk and take appropriate measures to meet the legal requirements. According to the EU Commission, the aim of the new regulation is not only to protect consumer rights. It also wants to ensure that AI is used responsibly.
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