AI & Law Basic Principles & EU AI Act

This presentation tackles the crucial question of accountability when machines make decisions. It uses real-world examples, like the UK Post Office Horizon scandal, to highlight the risks of unmanaged AI. The core of the presentation introduces the EU AI Act, explaining its goal to mitigate risks to fundamental rights while promoting responsible AI. It breaks down the Act's risk-based system (prohibited, high, limited, and minimal risk) and details the key requirements it places on developers and users, focusing heavily on human oversight, transparency (no black box), and compliance with data privacy laws like GDPR.