EU AI Act
Also: Artificial Intelligence Act, AIDA
An EU law about AI. The rules depend on the system, its use, and the date. Check the current law for the task you plan.
The fuller definition
The European Union AI Act is Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. It sets rules for specified AI systems and models. Duties, territorial scope and application dates differ by provision; consult the current regulation and amendments.
- Risk tier
Unacceptable to minimal
- Obligations
Scale with the tier
- Reach
Can apply beyond the EU
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A legal-technology vendor classifies its tool under the Act and documents its obligations before offering it to EU clients.
The distinction that matters
Do not infer that every Canadian use falls inside or outside the Act. Check the relevant role, activity, territorial link and application date.
Related terms
AI governance
The rules an organization sets for which AI tools may be used, for what, and with what checks.
Law & professional practicePersonal information
Data about a person who can be identified. Which privacy rules apply depends on the data, its use, and the law.
Reliability & securityBias
A pattern of skewed or unfair results. It can come from the data, the model, or the way a tool is used.
Where it is taught
Map where information goes before using a toolSource and further reading
EU Regulation2024/1689 — current legal textThe definition and example are written for this library. The link gives background, official documentation or legal authority as labelled. Legal scope depends on the jurisdiction and current text; product features depend on release and settings.