mar 13, 2024 - EU Parliament approves AI Act

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On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI, aimed at regulating AI technologies through a risk-based approach. The Act introduces stringent safeguards but has been criticized for significant loopholes, such as exemptions allowing law enforcement to use AI-powered facial recognition surveillance for serious crimes. This groundbreaking legislation positions the EU at the forefront of global AI regulation, setting a precedent for the ethical development and application of AI technologies, despite concerns about its potential gaps in protecting against AI-related harms【14†source】【15†source】.

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