## EU AI Act: Regulatory Framework
The EU AI Act entered into force in August 2024, establishing the
most comprehensive AI regulatory framework globally.
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The regulation classifies AI systems into risk tiers: unacceptable,
high-risk, limited, and minimal. High-risk systems must comply with
strict transparency and human oversight requirements.
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General-purpose AI models face additional transparency obligations.
Models posing systemic risks require safety evaluations.
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Full compliance timelines have been partially delayed, with most
provisions not fully enforced until mid-2026.
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Several member states have expressed concerns that the Act may
stifle innovation compared to less regulated markets.
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