Published on 19 Mar 2025
• The Council of the European Union has approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first standalone AI law.
• This legislation adopts a risk-based approach, imposing stricter rules on higher-risk AI systems to protect safety, health, fundamental rights, and democratic values in the EU.
• The Act applies to all sectors and industries, including providers outside the EU that market AI systems within the EU.
• The Council, consisting of ministers from 27 EU countries, shares decision-making responsibilities with the European Parliament, with each country holding the presidency for six months.
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