The European Union is developing compliance guidance for its new law on AI. As part of that process it’s launched a consultation (here) seeking input in two areas. The first is how the law defines AI systems (as opposed to “simpler traditional” software). It’s asking people in the AI industry, business, academic and civil society for views on the clarity of key elements of the Act’s definition, as well as examples of software that should be out of scope.

The second ask is around banned uses of AI. The Act contains a handful of use cases that are prohibited as they’re considered “unacceptable risk”, such as China-style social scoring. The bulk of the consultation focuses here. The EU wants detailed feedback on each banned use, and looks particularly keen on practical examples.

The consultation runs until December 11, 2024. The Commission then expects to publish guidance on defining AI systems and banned uses in early 2025, per a press release.