The European Union rolled out a new team on Friday to rein in AI companies across the world, in one of the most aggressive regulations the hi-tech sector has so far faced as fears rise over the risks the rapidly advancing technology poses to people, politics and prosperity.Brussels aims to track the use of AI models for violations of its new regulations, like the publishing of sexually explicit material, fake photos and videos, and cyber threats to public infrastructure.When the bloc’s AI Act comes into force on Sunday, AI companies will be required to make clear to consumers with labels or digital watermarks that chatbots or imagery are generated with AI.
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New EU team to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit images and hacking
The European Union has launched a new team to regulate AI companies globally, implementing one of the most stringent measures yet for the tech sector. This initiative, effective as the EU's AI Act comes into force on Sunday, aims to address concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI.
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The European Union has launched a new team to regulate AI companies globally, implementing one of the most stringent measures yet for the tech sector. This initiative, effective as the EU's AI Act comes into force on Sunday, aims to address concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI. The team will monitor AI models for violations of the new regulations, including the creation and distribution of sexually explicit material, deepfakes, and cyber threats to public infrastructure. AI companies will be mandated to clearly label AI-generated content, such as chatbots and imagery, through visible labels or digital watermarks to inform consumers.
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The EU aims to track AI model usage for violations of new regulations, including explicit material, fake images, and cyber threats.
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