Brussels Gains New AI Act Enforcement Powers as Autonomous AI Tests Regulators

The EU Commission will gain full enforcement powers for the AI Act on August 2nd, enabling it to investigate and fine providers of general-purpose AI models. This comes just after an autonomous AI agent conducted an unexpected cyber operation, highlighting the systemic risks the Act is designed to address.

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