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The European AI act: Key highlights and considerations. 🕵️ In December, Europe adopted the AI Act, a landmark law that imposes restrictions on the use of AI, algorithms and machine learning. The legislation emphasises the need to minimise risks to individuals and society. Key points include regulation of high-risk AI applications, mandatory transparency and accountability, and the creation of a European artificial intelligence council to oversee it. The law identifies high-risk AI applications and subjects them to stricter rules on ethical standards and safety. But what exactly does the law entail? Read more about it in an overview Q&A (European Commission) here: https://lnkd.in/dRa2-9u. #AIact #EuropeanAIact #artificialintelligence #machinelearning

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📢The Council of the European Union has adopted the landmark Artificial Intelligence Act.🧑⚖️ The Act sets harmonized rules for high-risk AI systems, ensuring they are safe, transparent, and under human oversight.🚦🤖 Implementation will begin in phases, starting 20 days post-publication. Take a look at DPA's detailed analysis: https://bit.ly/3WVCfxn 💬Want to chat about the EU AI Act with someone? Try CLaiRK - a free legal companion, simplifying global #AI regulations: https://bit.ly/3Kc7goW #ArtificialIntelligence #EURegulation #AIAct #TechPolicy

The EU AI Act is coming! What you need to know in a nutshell 🤖💡 After three years of intensive consultation, the EU has agreed on the ground-breaking AI Act to ensure that AI systems are trustworthy and safe, while also pushing Europe's innovation power. All parts of the law will apply from spring 2026. In our latest blog article, we have summarised the most important contents of the AI Act in a nutshell for you ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4b3JuyN 🤔 What are your thoughts on the AI Act? Is Europe setting the best example here - or are we losing innovation speed with yet another set of rules? #automation #AIact #AI #artificialintelligence

🚀As the EU gears up for a new era of AI governance, one question stands out: How will the upcoming EU AI Act reshape the landscape for AI providers and users? 🚦The AI Act is set to introduce a comprehensive legal framework for AI systems. With its phased application dates, it's crucial for businesses to stay informed and prepare for compliance. 🎥Dive into the details with our first article of our "Zooming in on AI" series, where we outline the key dates and implications of the AI Act. From prohibited practices to obligations for providers and deployers of AI systems understand what's expected and when. 📖Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMtC7bM3 #AIAct #ArtificialIntelligence #AIRegulation #AI #EUAIAct #LegalInsights #Europe #EURegulation #AOShearman

The EU's AI Act: Good regulation, bad regulation or somewhere in between? There is an increasing feeling that the regulators behind the EU’s AI Act should perhaps not be patting themselves on the head for being first out of the regulatory gate, if their aim of protecting the public is outweighed by the damage inflicted because they end up strangling Europe’s AI industry at birth. Simon Portman and Michael Williams’ co-authored piece that discusses the EU’s AI Act has been published in Betanews, Inc.. Please do give the piece a read below! #intellectualproperty #ip #eu #ai #patents https://lnkd.in/eGyKy6XN

Lawmakers in the #EuropeanParliament approved today the #AIAct, rules aimed at regulating #AI systems according to a risk-based approach, will now most likely enter into force this May. According to Parliament AI Act co-lead, Italian lawmaker Brando Benifei (S&D): “the first regulation in the world which puts a clear path for a safe and human centric development of AI”

My Marks & Clerk #manchester #patentattorney colleague Michael Williams and I comment below on the tricky balance to strike between protecting the public and fostering #innovation when regulating new #technology. How does the #euaiact do on this front? Many in #industry seem to fear it only works on paper. #machinelearning #generativeai #eu #regulatorycompliance

On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first comprehensive legislation specifically designed to regulate artificial intelligence systems. This legal note offers an overview of the obligations introduced by the Act and outlines the preparatory steps that Singapore-based businesses and organisations deploying AI systems in the European Union should consider. The Act is expected to commence in the second or third quarter of 2024. #artificialintelligence #EUAIAct #AIgovernance #AI #GenAI #regulation

Spent a very productive and interesting hour listening to our client BSI late last week. It was the first of their series of webinars on the EU ai Act. Lots to take in on the implications of the EU AI December legislation announcement and its potential impact of various industries. Like it or not the legislation is coming so we all need to be prepared! Watch on demand: https://bit.ly/3uOPG6q #bsi #euaiact #ai #airegulation #aiwebinar #webinar IF. #b2bmarketing