The first practical article on the new AI Regulation

Briefing

The AI Act has been published on 12 July 2024 in the EU Official Journal. First product safety in general ("GPSR"), now artificial intelligence in particular ("AI Act"): The rapid increase in AI applications has now been matched by EU product safety legislation. With the AI Regulation, the EU is creating a comprehensive legal framework for the placing on the market, commissioning and use of artificial intelligence ("AI"). The AI Regulation is intended to strengthen trust in AI, drive the development of innovations and ensure that the safety and fundamental rights of EU citizens are protected when using AI and that AI operations are sustainable. The AI Regulation is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation.

Here is the first practical article on the new AI Regulation by Dr Benedikt Rohrßen in “Zeitschrift für Product Compliance” (Journal for Product Compliance), including

Checklists on the product compliance requirements including transition periods
an overview of special regulations for start-ups, open source and research and development
a guide through the new AI Regulation.

Please find, as appetizer, the first page of the article by Dr. Benedikt Rohrßen, KI & CE, Die KI-VO, das Produktsicherheitsrecht für Künstliche Intelligenz (ZfPC 2024, 111-123) here.