Members of the European Parliament have voted to add a raft of amendments to the much-awaited 'EU AI Act', the world's first comprehensive legislation regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The law covers a wide range of AI applications, including controversial uses such as smart chatbots like ChatGPT, facial recognition and biometric surveillance.
Under the new draft, providers of foundational models will be required to apply safety checks, data governance measures and risk mitigations prior to putting their models on the market.
The regulation would classify AI tools based on their perceived level of risk to health, safety, fundamental rights, the environment, and democracy and the rule of law. Those tools that employ "subliminal or purposefully manipulative techniques, exploit people’s vulnerabilities or are used for social scoring" would be banned.
The amendments would require developers of foundational...