Europe just took a giant leap into the future of tech governance! The European Council approved the groundbreaking AI Act on Tuesday, setting strict rules for artificial intelligence across the bloc. 🚫 High-risk AI systems—like those used for social scoring or predictive policing—are now banned, while transparency requirements tighten for general AI tools. Think of it as a “rulebook for robots” designed to protect human rights! 💡
Key bans include AI that manipulates behavior, tracks biometric data for racial profiling, or judges people based on religion or sexual orientation. 🛑 But don’t worry, researchers and defense teams—military and R&D systems get a free pass. 🔬
To keep everyone honest, the EU will launch an AI Office, a science panel, and a stakeholder forum. 🤝 Next stop? The act heads to publication and becomes law 20 days later. ⚖️ Whether you’re coding algorithms or scrolling TikTok, this is one to watch! 🌐✨
