What is the AI Act – and what do the rules mean for the UK?

T he EU is a step closer to passing flagship rules that will govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT. Under the proposals, AI systems will be regulated based on their potential to cause harm. The legal framework classifies the tech into three risk categories, from low to unacceptable, with bans set to be meted out for tools that pose the most serious threats to society. While the UK is no longer part of the EU, and is developing its own AI rulebook, the new legislation could have a lasting effect on consumers and the tech…