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AI 101 · Rules and responsibility

What is the EU AI Act?

The European Union's regulation on artificial intelligence. It sorts AI uses into risk tiers and attaches obligations to each, with fines up to 35 million euros or 7 percent of worldwide turnover.

In one sentence

The European Union's regulation on artificial intelligence.

Why it matters to a business

It applies based on where the system is used, not where your company is. The prohibitions and the transparency duties are already in force. The high-risk obligations follow.

Real examples

  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1689
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What is the EU AI Act?

The European Union's regulation on artificial intelligence. It sorts AI uses into risk tiers and attaches obligations to each, with fines up to 35 million euros or 7 percent of worldwide turnover.

Why does EU AI Act matter to a business?

It applies based on where the system is used, not where your company is. The prohibitions and the transparency duties are already in force. The high-risk obligations follow.

What are examples of EU AI Act?

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689.

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