EU. Agreement on the AI ​​law, a historic regulation for artificial intelligence

The agreement on A.I. The law consolidates one of the world's first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.

European Union policymakers agreed on Friday of a sweeping new law to regulate artificial intelligence, one of the world's first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of a rapidly evolving technology that has broad societal and economic implications. /p>

The law, called the A.I. Act, sets a new global benchmark for countries seeking to exploit the potential benefits of technology, while trying to protect themselves against its possible risks, such as automating jobs, spreading false information online, and endangering national security. The law still needs to take some final steps before being approved, but the political agreement means its broad outlines have been defined.

European policymakers have focused on the riskiest uses of AI. by businesses and governments, including those responsible for law enforcement and the operation of crucial services like water and energy. Makers of the largest general-purpose AI systems, like those that power the ChatGPT chatbot, would face new transparency requirements. Chatbots and software creating manipulated images such as “deepfakes” should make it clear that what people see was generated by AI, according to the EU. officials and previous versions of the law.

The use of facial recognition software by police and governments would be restricted outside of certain security and national security. Companies that violate the regulations could face fines of up to 7% of their global sales.

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