EU Issues Crucial Guidance on Banned AI Uses Under Landmark AI Act
EU guidance clarifies banned AI uses under its AI Act, helping developers comply and avoid penalties.
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EU Issues Crucial Guidance on Banned AI Uses Under Landmark AI Act
The European Union has taken a significant step in its ambitious endeavor to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) by releasing detailed guidance on the specific AI applications prohibited under its groundbreaking AI Act. This move comes hot on the heels of the first compliance deadline for the Act, marking a pivotal moment in the global push for ethical and responsible AI development and deployment. The guidance aims to provide developers and businesses with the clarity they need to navigate the complex landscape of AI regulation and ensure their AI systems comply with the EU's stringent standards. The AI Act, a landmark piece of legislation, adopts a risk-based approach to regulating AI, categorizing AI systems based on their potential harm. At the apex of this risk pyramid lie "unacceptable risk" AI applications – those deemed so inherently dangerous that they are outright banned. These prohibited uses include practices like social scoring systems that could lead t…
