The Enterprise Europe Network informs:
03.02.2025
The first provisions of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) have come into force. These include the definition of AI systems, AI competence and a very limited number of prohibited AI use cases listed in the AI Regulation that pose unacceptable risks in the EU.
Guidelines on the definition of AI systems
To facilitate innovation in the field of AI, the Commission will publish guidelines on the definition of AI systems. This is intended to support industry in determining whether a software system is an AI system. The Commission will also publish a live archive of AI competence procedures collected from providers and operators of AI systems. This will promote learning and exchange between them, while ensuring that users develop the skills and knowledge needed to use AI technologies effectively.
Guidelines on prohibited AI practices
To ensure compliance with AI law, the Commission will publish guidelines on prohibited AI practices that pose unacceptable risks to the safety and fundamental rights of citizens. These guidelines will explain the legal concepts and provide practical use cases based on stakeholder input. They are non-binding and will be updated as necessary.
The EU Commission has also launched other initiatives to promote AI innovation, such as the AI Innovation Package to support start-ups and SMEs and the planned AI Factories to provide access to computing power for the development of AI models and systems.
Further information
- European law on artificial intelligence
- New rules for artificial intelligence - questions and answers
- European AI Office | Shaping Europe's digital future
Source: European Commission
