Particularly as it relates to travel and migration.
The European Parliament (EP) has passed the AI Act, a piece of legislation that started to be drafted back in 2021 as a way to prevent mass surveillance based on biometrics – but has now in fact promoted this practice into law.
And it’s a law that will enter into force this May after receiving a “blessing” from the Council of the EU, to then be implemented starting 2025.
The EU for its part announced the adoption of the AI Act as a “landmark” event, and touts it as providing safeguards regarding AI’s “general purpose,” as well as “limiting the use of identification systems by law enforcement.”
The EU also claims that the act promotes not only safety and compliance, but also innovation.
“It aims to protect fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law and environmental sustainability from high-risk AI, while boosting innovation and establishing Europe (EU) as a leader in the field,” a press release said.