Artificial Intelligence

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, explained

The proposed Artificial Intelligence Act would classify AI systems by risk and mandate various development and use requirements.

The proposed Artificial Intelligence Act would classify AI systems by risk and mandate various development and use requirements. Image: REUTERS/Yves Herman

Spencer Feingold
Digital Editor, World Economic Forum
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Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President for a Europe fit for the Digital Age

Artificial Intelligence Act. European Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager and European Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton give a media conference on the EU approach to Artificial Intelligence  following weekly meeting of EU Commission in Brussels, Belgium, April 21, 2021. Olivier Hoslet/Pool via REUTERS
European Executive VP Margrethe Vestager and European Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton give a media conference on the EU approach to AI in 2021. Image: REUTERS
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