What is AI Act?
Also called Artificial Intelligence Act.
AI Act means: The AI Act is the EU regulation laying down harmonised rules for artificial intelligence, including bans, high-risk system duties, transparency rules and GPAI obligations. Source: EUR-Lex: Artificial Intelligence Act.
Why it matters
It creates the EU's horizontal AI compliance framework, with obligations phased by risk category and role in the AI value chain.
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What is AI Act?
The AI Act is the EU regulation laying down harmonised rules for artificial intelligence, including bans, high-risk system duties, transparency rules and GPAI obligations.
Why does AI Act matter in EU policy?
It creates the EU's horizontal AI compliance framework, with obligations phased by risk category and role in the AI value chain.
Where can I verify the definition of AI Act?
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