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By BitsMindsSource: European Parliament

European Union Approves the AI Act

The European Union has approved the world's most comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence.

European Union Approves the AI Act
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AI Act: Historic Regulation

The European Parliament has finally approved the AI Act, the world's most comprehensive AI legislation. The law classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes different requirements accordingly.

High-risk AI systems (medical diagnosis, hiring) will need to meet strict standards for transparency and safety.

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