EU gains new powers to enforce landmark AI rules

The European Union will from Sunday have the power to enforce landmark artificial intelligence rules and fine any companies breaking the law, The Local Italy reported. The new enforcement authority marks a pivotal moment for the bloc's regulatory approach to a technology that is transforming economies worldwide.

The AI Act, which was approved through EU legislative processes, targets the most powerful AI systems, imposing obligations on developers and users. The Local Italy noted that companies violating the rules could face significant financial penalties, though the specific fine amounts were not detailed in the report.

For Italy, the enforcement date carries particular weight given the country's growing technology sector and its position within the EU's single market. Italian companies developing or deploying AI systems will now be subject to the same rules as their counterparts in France, Germany and other member states.