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The EU’s New AI Act “Unacceptable Risk” Provisions Take Effect – Here’s What That Means Now and What’s Coming Next

2025-02-02 EU AI Act Unacceptable risk provisions take effect

The European Union’s AI Act entered its first enforcement phase on February 2, targeting artificial intelligence systems labeled as “unacceptable risk.” This includes bans on social scoring, real-time biometric surveillance in public, and emotionally manipulative AI. While these provisions are now active, broader rules covering high-risk systems, AI literacy, and transparency will come into force gradually through 2027. Companies operating in or selling into the EU must begin compliance planning now. Penalties for non-compliance, including fines up to €35 million or 7% of global revenue, will begin in August 2025.

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