EUROPEAN UNION AI ACT

PRELIMS BITS

• Genesis and Approach:
  • The EU AI Act is the first-ever legal framework for regulating artificial intelligence, which came into force in 2024 and will be fully implemented by 2026. It follows a risk-based approach, applying different rules depending on the AI system’s potential risks.
• Prohibitions:
  • The act includes a list of prohibited AI practices that focus on ethics, safety, and transparency.
• Global Impact:
  • The act is human-centric, aiming to protect rights, prevent discrimination, and promote ethical AI practices.
  • It may influence other countries to adopt similar regulatory frameworks.
• Impact on India:
  • India’s AI policy could benefit from a risk-based approach similar to the EU’s, ensuring better global cooperation and helping Indian companies remain competitive internationally.