AI developments | Green light for major new EU artificial intelligence law - what does it mean for HR?

The European Union has taken a historic step by approving the AI Act, the world’s first major regulatory framework for artificial intelligence.

This ground-breaking legislation, likely the first of many such regulatory laws to come, is set to have significant implications for the HR sector.

As organisations globally adapt to the evolving AI landscape, it’s essential that HR leaders understand and navigate the new regulations to ensure compliance and leverage AI for their own strategic advantages.

The AI act

On Tuesday, the EU Council gave its final approval to the AI Act, a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at managing the risks and benefits associated with AI technologies. Belgium’s Secretary of State for Digitization, Mathieu Michel, highlighted the importance of trust, transparency, and accountability in dealing with new technologies, while also fostering innovation within the EU.