Global AI Regulations Diverge as Europe Enforces Landmark Law

The EU's AI Act takes effect, contrasting with looser US policies and China's censorship-driven approach, as France establishes a new AI oversight institute.

• The European Union's AI Act, described as the world's most comprehensive AI regulation, began enforcing key provisions on February 2, 2025, banning 'unacceptable risk' applications such as real-time facial recognition and social scoring systems.
• France has launched the National Institute for the Evaluation and Security of Artificial Intelligence (Inesia) to study the risks of AI, though it lacks regulatory powers and focuses on fostering national expertise.
• In the United States, AI regulation has become more lenient under President Trump, reversing prior safety mandates and leaving the industry with minimal oversight compared to Europe’s stringent framework.
• China enforces strict AI regulations aligned with its censorship policies, requiring AI systems to adhere to socialist values and avoid content deemed harmful to national security or social stability.
• The upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10–11, 2025, will bring together global leaders to discuss AI risks and opportunities, reflecting growing international focus on AI governance.

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