EU advances AI Act enforcement despite US president's warnings on tech retaliation

ft.com — February 4, 2025, 06:01 AM UTC

The European Union is moving forward with its AI Act, which bans certain uses of artificial intelligence, despite warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump about potential retaliation against U.S. tech companies. New guidance on these bans will be issued soon. The AI Act, passed in 2023, requires companies to be transparent about high-risk AI systems and conduct risk assessments. Non-compliance can lead to significant fines or bans from the EU market. Negotiations are ongoing regarding the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI, which will help companies implement the AI Act. These discussions are set to conclude in April.

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