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ARTICLE · 04 SEPTEMBER 2024

The EU AI Act As A Trailblazer In The Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence

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The European Union is currently drafting an Artificial Intelligence Regulation which is going to be the first comprehensive AI Act in the world.

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Sonja Heinonen-Tilli
Sonja Heinonen-Tilli

The European Union is currently drafting an Artificial Intelligence Regulation which is going to be the first comprehensive AI Act in the world. The new AI regulation is important not only in terms of ethical artificial intelligence but also in terms of competitiveness of the EU. The AI regulation aims to ensure the utilization of artificial intelligence in a way that protects the fundamental rights and safety of its users.

In June, The European Parliament gave its position on the rules concerning the use of artificial intelligence in relation to the AI regulation. Next, the European Parliament and The Council of the European Union will continue negotiations on the final wording of the AI regulation. The objective of the AI Act is to reduce and control the challenges and problems brought on by artificial intelligence with legislation. On the other hand, the aim of the regulation is to create a flexible regulatory framework that allows the development of artificial

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