EU countries back landmark AI rules, EU source says

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU countries on Friday backed landmark artificial intelligence rules setting guardrails for AI systems like ChatGPT and a ban against its use in biometric surveillance, an EU diplomatic source said.

The AI Act will now face a vote by a key committee of EU lawmakers on Feb. 13 followed by the European Parliament vote either in March or April.

EU countries and lawmakers had reached a political deal in December last year.

(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee)