What does the EU's recent AI Act mean in practice for programmers?

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What does the EU's recent AI Act mean in practice for programmers?

The European Union's AI Act, which came into effect on August 1, aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence within the EU. A research team led by Holger Hermanns from Saarland University and Anne Lauber-Rönsberg from Dresden University of Technology has analyzed the implications of this legislation for programmers. Their findings, set to be published in the autumn, highlight the practical challenges and considerations that developers must navigate under the new law.

The AI Act primarily affects high-risk AI systems, such as those used in job applicant screening or credit rating, requiring developers to ensure their training data is unbiased and that the systems maintain proper documentation. While many software applications will remain largely unaffected, the Act introduces significant constraints for high-risk systems, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability. Overall, the researchers view the AI Act as a positive step towards establishing a comprehensive legal framework for AI across Europe.

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