The European Union is stepping up its oversight of artificial intelligence this week, as the main provisions of its landmark AI Act became applicable, giving regulators stronger powers to inspect advanced models and sanction companies that break the rules.
Adopted in 2024, the EU AI Act has established one of the world’s most comprehensive frameworks for regulating artificial intelligence (AI). It seeks to protect consumers and fundamental rights while providing companies with clearer rules for developing and deploying the rapidly evolving technology.
