Key insights from the political agreement on the AI Act

Published

Dec 14 2023

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As an IT lawyer specialising in Emerging Technologies, in particular Artificial Intelligence (AI), I help companies navigate the complex landscape at the intersection of technology and law. Based in our Frankfurt office, I counsel a wide range of national and international clients, from innovative start-ups to large multinational corporations.

Dr. Simon Hembt

Associate
Germany

Senior associate for IP, Copyright, and Industry Regulation – Specialising in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media, and Games.

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The legislative process for the EU AI Act began in April 2021 and reached an important milestone during the final political trilogue from 6 December to 8 December 2023. The lengthy negotiations successfully addressed numerous highly disputed issues, including some that had only emerged in the past few months.

Currently we do not have a consolidated version of the AI Act, and there is no official statement definitively addressing the recent agreement. However, we have compiled a guide that consolidates information from various reports. It is important to approach this guide with caution, as it is based on diverse sources.

The guide offers a summary of the essential components within the agreement and evaluates its potential implications.

The key elements covered in the guide are: