Starting August 1, the European Union’s new Artificial Intelligence Act is officially in effect, marking a big step in how AI technology will be regulated in Europe. This law is designed to keep AI systems in check as they become more advanced and widespread reports Cointelegraph.
What's the AI Act About?
The AI Act aims to make sure that AI technologies are used safely and ethically. It introduces rules that will roll out gradually, so businesses and organizations have time to adapt. Here’s what’s coming up:
Ban on Certain AI Systems (February 2025): The first major change is a ban on some AI systems that are considered risky. This includes AI that takes personal data without permission, like scraping facial images from the web or CCTV, and creating databases of people's faces.
New Rules for General AI (August 2025): Next, general-purpose AI systems, which are used for a variety of tasks (like recognizing images or processing text), will face new requirements to ensur...