AI Regulation Reference
AI Law Tracker
35 laws tracked across the EU, US federal government, US states, UK, and international bodies — filtered and explained for small teams.
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The world's first comprehensive AI law, classifying AI systems by risk level and imposing obligations that scale with risk. High-risk AI systems must undergo conformity assessment, maintain documentation, and implement human oversight. Under Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, obligations for Annex III high-risk systems now apply from December 2, 2027, moved back from August 2, 2026.
Effective: August 1, 2024
The EU's foundational data privacy law, governing how organizations collect, process, and store personal data of EU residents. Article 22 restricts solely automated decision-making that significantly affects individuals, with direct implications for AI-driven decisions.
Effective: May 25, 2018
The updated EU product liability framework extends liability to software and AI, allowing injured people to seek compensation when defective AI systems cause harm. National law can no longer limit liability with financial ceilings, and courts can presume defectiveness in certain cases. It applies to products placed on the market after December 9, 2026, which is also the deadline for member states to transpose it. Older products stay under the previous rules.
Effective: December 9, 2026
On September 25, 2024 the European Commission announced that more than 100 companies had signed the EU AI Pact, a voluntary programme run ahead of the AI Act's full application. Signatories commit to three core actions: an AI governance strategy, mapping of AI systems likely to be high-risk under the AI Act, and AI literacy for staff. More than half also made further pledges such as human oversight, risk mitigation and labelling of deepfakes. It is not legally binding, and companies can join at any moment until the AI Act fully applies.
Effective: September 25, 2024
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