Europe Closes in on Rules for Artificial Intelligence

European Parliament Overwhelmingly Approves AI Act
European lawmakers on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of restrictions for the artificial intelligence industry, approving a regulatory package obliging generative AI model makers to mitigate societal risks and banning a slew of applications, such as biometric recognition, in public places.

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