The European Union's parliament approved the world's first major set of regulatory ground rules to govern artificial intelligence, dividing it into categories of risk and setting regulations to safeguard fundamental rights and innovation.
Key Points
EU becomes global standard-setter in AI
Regulation categorizes AI based on risk levels
Act to enter into force by 2025
Pros
Sets regulatory ground rules for AI
Divides AI into categories of risk
Safeguards fundamental rights and innovation
Cons
Implementation challenges ahead
Potential for quick obsolescence due to fast-evolving technology