EU AI Act

The EU AI Act is a European regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) that entered into force on August 1 2024. The AI Act is a legal framework that establishes obligations for AI systems based on their potential risks and levels of impact. It aims to ensure the AI systems used in the EU are safe, transparent, and aligned with fundamental rights.

The AI Act will continue to phase in over the next few months and include bans on certain practices, rules governing general purpose AI, and obligations for high-risk systems. To support customer compliance and demonstrate Google Cloud's adherence to the Act, we will continue to publish helpful information.