Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 (Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation) entered into force on 2 August 2024 and is an important regulatory milestone, as it establishes obligations for the development and use of AI, seeking to promote transparency, safety, and trust in the use of AI. As of 2 February 2025, Chapters I and II are already applicable. Of particular note is Article 4, which lays down a fundamental obligation for providers and those responsible for implementing AI systems: to ensure the literacy of their employees, and Article 5, which prohibits certain practices.
The speed of technology and consequent unpreparedness are a huge challenge, and perhaps that’s why most offices are gradually moving towards using the latest generation of technological tools, such as generative AI.
Having said that, and given that confidentiality and trust are indeed fundamental, we cannot neglect the fact that security is essential.