Looking Ahead To The EU AI Act

On 12 July 2024, the "Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence" (the so-called AI Act) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. After a long and complex journey that began in 2021 with the European Commission's proposal of a draft AI Act, the regulation will now enter into 20 days after its publication, i.e. on August 2, 2024.

As the world's first comprehensive law to regulate artificial intelligence, the AI Act aims to establish uniform requirements for the development and use of artificial intelligence in the European Union.

With this adoption of the world's most significant legislation on Artificial Intelligence, the EU is solidifying its position as a pioneer among global legislators. This initiative aims to establish and reinforce the EU's role as a premier hub for AI while ensuring that AI development remains focused on human-centered and trustworthy principles.