EU's AI Act introduces bans but allows police exemptions for controversial uses

The EU's AI Act, effective Sunday, bans certain uses of AI but includes significant exemptions for police. Governments have until August to designate enforcement authorities. The Act is the first of its kind globally, aiming to balance citizen protection and innovation. Other parts of the law will be implemented gradually over the next 18 months. Critics highlight that police and migration authorities can still use AI practices like facial recognition due to these exemptions, raising concerns about potential impacts on freedoms and democracy.