Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and amending Regulations (EC) No 300/2008, (EU) No 167/2013, (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2019/2144 and Directives 2014/90/EU, (EU) 2016/797 and (EU) 2020/1828 (Artificial Intelligence Act) (Text with EEA relevance)
This regulation establishes a uniform legal framework for artificial intelligence across the European Union, promoting human-centric and trustworthy AI while protecting health, safety, and fundamental rights. It sets harmonized rules for the placing on the market, putting into service, and use of AI systems, addressing risks associated with high-risk applications and prohibiting certain harmful practices. Additionally, the regulation supports innovation and ensures the free movement of AI-based goods and services across the internal market.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
This regulation is for providers, deployers, undertakings, and individuals involved in the artificial intelligence value chain within the European Union.
What the document contains
The regulation covers harmonised rules for the development, placing on the market, putting into service, and use of AI systems within the European Union, alongside provisions to support innovation and protect fundamental rights.
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- The regulation lays down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence across the European Union.
- It aims to promote human-centric and trustworthy AI while ensuring a high level of protection for health, safety, and fundamental rights.
- Common rules and strict requirements are established for high-risk AI systems to address potential risks and harms.
- The framework supports innovation and helps prevent internal market fragmentation by ensuring the free movement of AI-based goods and services.
How it scores
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Accountability
1/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Furthermore, the obligations placed on various operators involved in the AI value chain under this Regulation should apply without prejudice to national law
Recital (9)
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Fairness
3/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Those rules should be consistent with the Charter, non-discriminatory and in line with the Union’s international trade commitments.
Recital (7)
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Human Dignity
4/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
As a prerequisite, AI should be a human-centric technology. It should serve as a tool for people, with the ultimate aim of increasing human well-being.
Recital (6)
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Human Oversight
1/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
to promote the uptake of human centric and trustworthy artificial intelligence
Recital (1)
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Transparency
1/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
This Regulation aims to strengthen the effectiveness of such existing rights and remedies by establishing specific requirements and obligations, including in respect of the transparency
Recital (9)
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Enforcement
1/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
This Regulation should be applied in accordance with the values of the Union enshrined as in the Charter
Recital (2)
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Impact Assessment
2/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
depending on the circumstances regarding its specific application, use, and level of technological development, AI may generate risks and cause harm to public interests and fundamental rights that are protected by Union law
Recital (5)
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