The European Union has passed the AI Act, a comprehensive set of rules for regulating artificial intelligence.
The law includes bans on biometric systems that identify people using sensitive characteristics such as sexual orientation and race, as well as the indiscriminate scraping of faces from the internet.
Transparency requirements for all general purpose AI models, including OpenAI's GPT-4, were also included.
Companies that do not comply with the rules can be fined up to 7 percent of their global turnover.
The law will take effect in stages over the next two years, with bans on prohibited AI in six months and transparency requirements in 12 months.
The EU aims to set a global standard for AI regulation and ensure the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses
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