Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most revolutionary innovations in information technology in recent decades. But with the rise of AI, concerns are also growing about its potential dangers, such as discrimination, bias and opaque decision-making. The call for clear rules and regulation became louder and louder.
After a lengthy legislative process of more than three years, the European Union published the long-awaited AI Act on July 12, 2024. This regulation, which officially came into effect on August 2, 2024, is the first comprehensive law worldwide that restricts and regulates the use of AI. Despite the many political compromises that have affected the content, this promises to be a game changer for the future of AI.
In this article, which previously appeared in the magazine Bedrijfsjuridische Berichten, you can find out how Astrid Sixma and Reinoud Westerdijk examine the most important points of the AI Act, such as the risk-based approach of the regulation, which obligations are involved per risk factor, and how it is enforced.
