EU AI Act Enforcement Begins

The European Union's AI Act, the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence, began phased enforcement in 2025. Companies deploying high-risk AI systems in areas such as hiring, credit scoring, and biometric surveillance faced compliance deadlines, and the first fines under the Act were levied against several tech firms for violations. The Act was hailed as a global regulatory milestone but criticized by US companies as a barrier to innovation.