The European Union has passed its first major legislation regulating artificial intelligence. Known as the AI Act, the law classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes strict rules on high-risk applications in healthcare, education, and law enforcement.
Companies like Google and Meta are required to comply with transparency standards and ensure their algorithms do not discriminate or harm users. The EU says the act aims to safeguard human rights while supporting innovation.
Countries like India and Bangladesh—where AI adoption is rising—are watching closely as they draft their own AI governance frameworks.
