Phased rollout of the European Union’s AI Regulation aims to balance innovation with the protection of fundamental rights.
Key Implementation Milestones
- Initial Phase (Feb 2, 2025): Focuses on AI literacy and the prohibition of high-risk practices like social scoring and manipulative AI.
- Enforcement of Penalties (Aug 2, 2025): Significant fines for non-compliance, up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover, take effect.
- General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Rules (Aug 2025): Specific obligations for providers of systemic-risk AI models begin, requiring transparency and risk assessments.
- Governance Structure: Member states must establish oversight bodies and notify authorities to ensure consistent application and safety assessments.
