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The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act – Key Dates For 2025

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On 12 July 2024, the European Union (EU) published its Artificial Intelligence Act (the "EU AI Act").

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Emmanuel Saah

The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act – Key Dates for 2025

On 12 July 2024, the European Union (EU) published its Artificial Intelligence Act (the "EU AI Act"). This marked the first major attempt at regulating artificial intelligence (AI).

The EU AI Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024, however, several requirements were slated to apply gradually, over different periods, to allow member states and affected parties to familiarize themselves with the law and prepare for compliance.

Key Dates to Watch in 2025

1 February 2025 – Chapters I and II of the AI Act take effect.

1 August 2025 – Chapter III (Section 4), Chapter V, Chapter VII, Chapter XII (excluding Article 101) and Article 78 come into force.

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The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act – Key Dates For 2025

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