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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Saqib Shah and Mary-Ann Russon

What is the AI Act — and what does it mean for the UK?

The EU is a step closer to passing flagship rules that will govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT.

Under the proposals, AI systems will be regulated based on their potential to cause harm. The legal framework classifies the tech into three risk categories, from low to unacceptable, with bans set to be meted out for tools that pose the most serious threats to society.

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