On Saturday, August 2, new regulations regarding the transparency of general-purpose artificial intelligence came into effect in the European Union.

According to DW, this includes chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, which can be used for generating text, images, or even programming.

Under the new rules, AI developers are required to disclose the operational principles of their models and the data used for training. The most advanced models, considered potential sources of public risk, must document the safety measures taken. These changes also aim to protect intellectual property and the rights of authors and content owners.

Individuals can file lawsuits against AI for violations starting August 2. The new European AI oversight body will begin reviewing new models in August 2026, while those released before August 2, 2025, will be reviewed starting in August 2027. Experts estimate that potential fines could reach $17.1 million, representing 3% of the annual market volume for AI services.

As reported by Ukrinform, last year, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act during a plenary session in Strasbourg.

This law came into effect on August 1, 2024.

It aims to ensure that artificial intelligence developed and used in the EU is trustworthy and provides guarantees for the protection of fundamental human rights. The law is also intended to create a harmonized internal market for artificial intelligence in the EU, encourage the adoption of this technology, and foster a conducive environment for innovation and investment.