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March 7, 2024

Everything you need to know to prepare for the EU’s AI Act

The EU’s flagship AI Act is set to become the law in the next few months — here's what founders must know to be sure they meet the new requirements


EU lawmakers finally came to an agreement on the AI Act at the end of 2023 — a piece of legislation that had been in the works for years to regulate artificial intelligence and prevent misuses of the technology.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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