Status
Enacted
Effective Date
August 2025 (phased)
Region
Europe
Penalties
Up to 7% of global annual turnover or €35 million
Overview
The world's first comprehensive AI law. Classifies AI systems by risk level with requirements scaling accordingly. Bans social scoring and real-time biometric surveillance.
Regulatory Approach
Risk-based (Unacceptable → High → Limited → Minimal)
Key Requirements
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Risk classification for all AI systems
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Transparency requirements for generative AI
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Mandatory conformity assessments for high-risk AI
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Foundation model providers must disclose training data