EU begins policing artificial intelligence

The law provides the first artificial intelligence-focused regulatory system in the world, according to the European Union. The law went into enforcement Thursday and is meant to ensure that AI systems respect human dignity, safety, and fundamental rights, according to the EU. AI systems classified as a high risk—for instance, those for use by teachers, by job recruiters, or law enforcement— are subject to strict regulations before they can be put on the market. Limited-risk AI systems must meet obligations such as telling humans they are talking to a chatbot,...