The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act, effective August 2024, categorizes AI systems into four risk levels and bans eight unacceptable practices. However, a proposed directive for harmonized legal compensation is at risk of withdrawal due to lack of progress. Citizens in Madrid and Budapest express the need for legal protections against AI misuse. Critics argue that excessive regulation may hinder competitiveness, prompting the EU to launch a €200 billion fund for AI development. The AI Act aims for full applicability by 2027, balancing innovation with citizen rights. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)