Overview

• The EU's AI Act, aimed at regulating artificial intelligence applications, receives unanimous approval from all 27 member states.
• France, initially opposing the regulation, secures additional conditions, allowing for the landmark agreement.
• The legislation sets global standards for AI use across various industries and includes provisions for military and security applications.
• Critics express concerns about the clarity of new AI rules and their potential impact on innovation.
• The European Parliament is set to vote on the AI Act, with formal adoption expected in the coming months.