Why the EU AI Act is the New GDPR
In this article
- The EU AI Act is the most comprehensive AI legislation to date, with phased implementation starting from August 2024 through August 2026.
- The Act introduces significant regulations on AI use, including mandates on watermarking AI-generated images and compliance with EU copyright law.
- There are concerns that the Act’s broad regulations might stifle innovation and push AI companies out of the European market.
- While the Act focuses on privacy and unethical AI use, loopholes like broad allowances for biometric surveillance remain.
- Perhaps the lack of clarity is an attempt to allow innovation while being able to curb bad actors or bad consequences.
