{"id":79777,"date":"2026-06-10T11:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ideatsg.com\/uncategorized\/ai-regulation-in-europe-changes-and-rules-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:49:12","slug":"ai-regulation-in-europe-changes-and-rules-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ideatsg.com\/en\/digital-transformation-4-0\/ai-regulation-in-europe-changes-and-rules-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Regulation in Europe: changes and rules you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Artificial intelligence has become a key element of technological, economic, and social development worldwide.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The growth of artificial intelligence has not only brought an increase in opportunities, but has also given rise to significant challenges in terms of safety, fundamental rights, transparency, and accountability.<\/p>\n

In this context, the European Union has taken an important step with the adoption of the EU AI Act (Artificial Intelligence Act)<\/a>, as a specific regulatory framework for artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

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It is clear that AI offers a multitude of benefits: improved production processes, personalised services, intelligent automation, and support for decision-making; however, its use can also entail significant risks, from biased decisions and lack of transparency to violations of fundamental rights.<\/p>\n

Since existing legislation did not address these challenges in a specific way, the European Commission, Parliament, and Council developed a dedicated regulatory framework (the AI Act) for this technology.<\/p>\n

The main objective of this law is to ensure that AI systems on the European market are safe, trustworthy, and respectful of human rights, without stifling technological dynamism or business competitiveness. By establishing clear rules on the design, development, and use of AI, the EU seeks to create an environment where innovation can flourish without putting people or society at risk. <\/p>\n

Below, the IDEA TSG team reviews the reasons behind AI regulation and how it affects organisations.<\/p>\n

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The EU AI Act is a European<\/a> regulation (EU Regulation 2024\/1689) that establishes harmonised rules on artificial intelligence. It entered into force on 1 August 2024, although its application is being rolled out progressively depending on the type of system and its risk level.<\/p>\n

Unlike fragmented legislation, this regulation applies directly across all 27 EU member states, meaning it supersedes and harmonises national rules. Designed with a risk-based approach, the law allows requirements to be tailored to the potential danger posed by each system. <\/p>\n

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The EU AI Act classifies artificial intelligence systems according to the risk they may pose in areas such as safety, fundamental rights, or the wellbeing of individuals:<\/p>\n

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