The European Union is set to adopt comprehensive AI regulations, with the European Parliament scheduled to vote on this legislation on March 13. A parliamentarian stated that the legislation is expected to pass easily. According to the timeline, the law will largely come into effect in 2026, with some provisions taking effect this year. The law will regulate different uses of AI based on risk, including bans on certain use cases such as "emotional recognition" systems in the workplace. The EU will not be the first jurisdiction to regulate AI, but the size of the European market means that the EU AI Act will have a global impact.