European Union Agrees on Landmark Regulations for Artificial Intelligence

The pioneering framework comes amid growing fears about the destructive potential of AI.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and a robot miniature are seen in an illustration image on June 23, 2023. Dado Ruvic/Reuters

European Union policymakers sealed a historic deal on Friday, finalizing the AI Act, a world-first sweeping regulation for artificial intelligence (AI).

The landmark legislation establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework, addressing the risks associated with the rapid evolution of AI technology.