Artificial Intelligence: Legislative Decree 160/2026 Enters Into Force On 30 September

Legislative Decree No. 160 of 9 September 2026 will enter into force on 30 September 2026. It was adopted in implementation of Law No. 132/2025 on “Provisions and delegations to the Government on artificial intelligence” and published in Official Gazette No. 214 of 15 September 2026.

The Decree aligns national legislation with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the AI Act), with specific reference to the use of artificial intelligence systems in police activities, and introduces significant changes concerning criminal and civil liability, also amending the system of administrative liability of entities under Legislative Decree No. 231/2001.

The final text completes the process begun on 10 June 2026 with the preliminary approval of the draft legislative decrees; the separate process concerning the powers of the national Authorities and AI training remains distinct.