Update on the European Union's AI Act

In a recent decision, the EU lawmakers have made amendments to the draft AI rules to enhance the protection of citizens. Notably, the revised rules now incorporate a ban on utilising AI in biometric surveillance and require generative AI systems like ChatGPT to disclose the AI-generated content.

The EU lawmakers have proposed additional provisions, including mandatory disclosure of copyrighted material employed in training generative AI tools. Additionally, companies engaged in "high-risk applications" are required to conduct assessments evaluating the impact on fundamental rights and environmental concerns.

To ensure transparency and accountability, systems like ChatGPT will be obligated to disclose the AI-generated nature of their content, aid in distinguishing deep-fake images from authentic ones, and implement measures to prevent the dissemination of illicit content.

The drafted rules will now undergo detailed discussions with EU countries before their transformation into enforceable legislation.

It is worth highlighting that the present draft EU law also encompasses AI systems that possess the potential to influence voters and election outcomes, along with systems employed by social media platforms catering to more than 45 million users. These systems have been classified as high-risk entities.