The EU is edging closer to a landmark ban on predictive policing andfacial recognition.

At Thursdays vote, MEPs approved astrengthened version of the rulebook.

The Act now prohibits predictive policing and facial recognition in public spaces.

EU nears ban on predictive policing and facial recognition after AI Act vote

The amendments also introduce new restrictions on generative models, such as ChatGPT, and emotion recognition.

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Privacy experts, meanwhile, can expect further demand for their services.

Isabelle Roccia, MD for Europe atthe International Association of Privacy Professionals, anticipates a significant impact.

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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

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