The EU AI Act came into effect on August 1, 2024, marking the beginning of a new era in AI regulation. The Act establishes clear standards and compliance requirements for AI applications within the EU, reflecting a governance strategy based on risk management. Following the implementation of the Act, AI developers and applications will be classified according to their risk levels, subject to varying compliance timelines. The use of AI technologies is prohibited in specific circumstances, such as law enforcement using remote biometrics in public spaces. High-risk AI applications must undergo stringent assessments and regulatory audits, while low-risk applications require.

The EU has initiated a consultation on rules for providers of General AI Models (GPAI), aiming to provide guidance for compliance with the EU AI Act legal obligations and ensure the 'trustworthiness' of GPAI. The consultation is divided into three parts, focusing on transparency, risk classification and assessment, and the review and monitoring of codes of conduct, to establish relevant behavioral guidelines. Participants include GPAI providers, businesses, civil society, rights holders, and academic experts, whose feedback will influence the formulation of the behavioral guidelines, particularly regarding the summary of model training content.

The European AI Act has become a global focal point, facing a crucial moment at the final turn. The focus on regulating general AI services has sparked intense debates between tech companies and European lawmakers. France, Germany, and Italy advocate for self-regulation, leading to a global regulatory race. The European Commission's initial draft of the act does not address general AI systems, leading to controversy.

Recently, OpenAI has been actively applying for trademarks for GPT-6 and GPT-7 in China, indicating its confidence in the global development of artificial intelligence. The 1 trillion parameters of GPT-4 have raised expectations, and GPT-6 and GPT-7 are anticipated to bring more innovations, with trademarks currently under review. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is focusing on the development of GPT-5, seeking additional funding from Microsoft, while emphasizing the importance of ethics in artificial intelligence. The company is committed to advancing large language models, demonstrating its responsibility and innovation in AI technology.

VFX artists have criticized the AI background actors in 'Prom Pact', questioning the necessity of digital doubles and suggesting potential cover-up actions. The SAG-AFTRA strike has raised concerns in Hollywood regarding the use of AI and the replacement of real actors, and the effects in 'Prom Pact' have been called into question. The agreement between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP may impact the use of AI in films, though specific details have not been disclosed. The AI background actors in Disney+'s 'Prom Pact' seem to have caught attention quickly, as noted by Corrid.

❗ Europe is unable to reach an agreement on how to regulate foundational models, and the AI Act is expected to not pass in the October meeting. 🔍 Spain has proposed a new compromise that calls for more frequent reviews of the models' vulnerabilities. 🌐 European government officials hope that the EU AI Act will become a potential template for creating regulations for generative AI.