Close Menu
    Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Instagram X (Twitter)
    Blue Tech Wave Media
    Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Instagram X (Twitter)
    • Home
    • Leadership Alliance
    • Exclusives
    • Internet Governance
      • Regulation
      • Governance Bodies
      • Emerging Tech
    • IT Infrastructure
      • Networking
      • Cloud
      • Data Centres
    • Company Stories
      • Profiles
      • Startups
      • Tech Titans
      • Partner Content
    • Others
      • Fintech
        • Blockchain
        • Payments
        • Regulation
      • Tech Trends
        • AI
        • AR/VR
        • IoT
      • Video / Podcast
    Blue Tech Wave Media
    Home » EU Nations adopt historic AI Act, setting global standards
    AI

    EU Nations adopt historic AI Act, setting global standards

    By Sylvia ShenFebruary 5, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
    • Member state representatives have adopted the European Union’s AI Act, a risk-based approach to artificial intelligence regulation.
    • The AI Act is anticipated to become law before the summer of 2026.

    Following the endorsement of a political agreement by EU nations in December, Europe is on the verge of implementing regulations restricting the use of AI and AI models, including Microsoft’s ChatGPT.

    Historic AI Act endorsed by member states

    The regulations, proposed by the European Commission three years ago, aim to establish a global standard for technology used in various sectors, such as banking, retail, automotive, and aviation industries.

    The regulations specifically address the application of AI by governments in biometric monitoring, as well as the control and supervision of AI systems like ChatGPT.

    They also provide guidelines for the military, law enforcement, and security applications of AI.

    According to EU industry chief Thierry Breton, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act is a global first and a historic step. In a press release, he stated, “Today, member states endorsed the political agreement reached in December, recognising the perfect balance found by negotiators between innovation and safety.”

    Also read: Google splits up a key AI ethics watchdog

    EU commissioner urges regulations amid deepfake concerns

    Experts are particularly concerned about the rise of deepfakes – realistic but artificial films produced by AI algorithms trained on vast amounts of internet footage. Generative AI-generated content on social media may blur the line between reality and fiction in public life.

    The EU’s digital commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, highlighted the need for new regulations, pointing to the rise of phony, sexually suggestive pictures of pop star Taylor Swift on social media.

    She posted on X, “What happened to @taylorswift13 tells it all: the #harm that #AI can trigger if badly used, the responsibility of #platforms, & why it is so important to enforce #tech regulation.”

    Also read: Taylor Swift AI images are ‘shocking and scary’, says Satya Nadella

    France drops opposition to AI Act

    France, the last party to oppose the AI Act, abandoned its objection, making Friday’s agreement inevitable. This decision was reached in response to strict requirements that reduce the administrative load on high-risk AI systems and achieve a balance between openness and business secrets.

    The goal, as stated by an EU diplomatic official on Friday, is to enable the development of competitive AI models within the bloc.

    Germany supported the guidelines earlier this week as well.

    The AI Act will next need to pass both the European Parliament’s vote in either March or April and a vote by a significant committee of EU legislators on February 13. Although some of the law will take effect early, it is expected to come into effect before summer and should be applicable in 2026.

    AI Act ChatGPT EU
    Sylvia Shen

    Sylvia Shen is an editorial assistant at Blue Tech Wave specialising in Fintech and Blockchain. She graduated from the University of California, Davis. Send tips to s.shen@btw.media.

    Related Posts

    Orange Business: Unveils defence division

    July 11, 2025

    Türkiye blocks Grok AI chatbot in new crackdown

    July 10, 2025

    CoreWeave acquires Core Scientific in $9bn AI infrastructure deal

    July 9, 2025
    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    CATEGORIES
    Archives
    • July 2025
    • June 2025
    • May 2025
    • April 2025
    • March 2025
    • February 2025
    • January 2025
    • December 2024
    • November 2024
    • October 2024
    • September 2024
    • August 2024
    • July 2024
    • June 2024
    • May 2024
    • April 2024
    • March 2024
    • February 2024
    • January 2024
    • December 2023
    • November 2023
    • October 2023
    • September 2023
    • August 2023
    • July 2023

    Blue Tech Wave (BTW.Media) is a future-facing tech media brand delivering sharp insights, trendspotting, and bold storytelling across digital, social, and video. We translate complexity into clarity—so you’re always ahead of the curve.

    BTW
    • About BTW
    • Contact Us
    • Join Our Team
    TERMS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Terms of Use
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.