Council of the European Union settles on proposed AI Act language

The Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union announced member states reached a common position on the draft Artificial Intelligence Act. The council highlighted its unified stance on high-risk AI system classification and requirements, exemptions, compliance and provisions for the proposed AI Board. Czech Deputy Prime Minister for Digitalization and Minister of Regional Development Ivan Bartoš said the council "managed to achieve a delicate balance" that covers industry benefits and "full respect of the fundamental rights of our citizens." Editor's note: The IAPP's Jedidiah Bracy, CIPP, broke down and podcasted on the state of play for the proposed AI Act.