The European Parliament passed the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) on March 13, 2024, marking the world’s first comprehensive set of major regulations targeting artificial intelligence. Taking a “risk-based” approach to regulation, the AI Act applies to AI system deployers, providers, and distributors/importers and has significant extraterritorial impact. The provisions are set to come into effect gradually, starting with a ban on unacceptable-risk AI categories six months after implementation and reaching full force by mid-2026.

California Passes Flurry of Year-End AI Legislation
In 2024, California passed a series of significant AI-related laws aimed at enhancing data privacy and consumer protection. In their