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Understanding the EU AI Act

The European Union has set a global precedent by introducing the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence. This landmark regulation, which officially came into force on 1 August, is designed to ensure that AI technologies developed and deployed within the EU are aligned with fundamental human rights, whilst providing a supportive environment for innovation and investment.

02/09/2024 16:50:27

A structured approach to AI regulation
The AI Act establishes a regulatory framework based on a risk-based approach. This categorises AI systems into four main tiers:

• Minimal risk: Most AI systems are considered to pose minimal risk, such as spam filters or recommendation engines, and as such will be largely unregulated under the AI Act. Companies are encouraged to adopt voluntary codes of conduct but face no mandatory compliance requirements.

• Specific transparency risk: AI systems like chatbots must make it clear to users that they are interacting with a machine. AI-generated content, including deep fakes, must be clearly labelled. Additional transparency requirements apply to systems involving biometric data or emotion recognition...

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.