On August 1, the AI ​​Act, the first artificial intelligence regulation, comes into force

On July 12, 2024, the text of the AI ​​Act, the world’s first regulation comprehensively regulating the operation of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, was announced in the Official Journal of the European Union. The law will enter into force on August 1, but it will have to be applied gradually after a 24-month transition period; It will be part of the European and national legal systems from the middle of 2026.

The purpose of the regulation is to make the operation of artificial intelligence more understandable and transparent, including the obligation to mark manipulated content. The legislation applies a risk-based approach and accordingly names several categories for AI systems, from minimal to high risk. These classifications will oblige the development, manufacturing and operating companies to apply the regulatory frameworks appropriately and to take the required safety measures. The fact that only the preamble of the legislation consists of 180 paragraphs clearly indicates how complex and comprehensive the regulation is.