Anthropic, OpenAI among firms facing new scrutiny under EU AI Act enforcement powers

Summary

The European Commission gained new powers under the EU AI Act to evaluate AI models before public release, restrict their EU market access, and fine providers up to 15 million euros or 3% of annual turnover, whichever is higher. The powers apply to general-purpose AI models offered in the EU regardless of where the provider is based, and they took effect on a Sunday in the staggered rollout of the 2024 law. Lawyers note that refusing an information request or blocking a model evaluation is fineable on its own.

Topics

• AI regulation and standards

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