STM Welcomes Landmark EU AI Act Vote

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Announcement Dated March 13, 2024

Today, the European Parliament made a significant stride in the governance of artificial intelligence with the final approval of the Artificial Intelligence Act, a world-first legislation intended to regulate the development and use of AI and sets an example for responsible AI governance.

STM welcomes the vote and endorses the Act’s positioning on the necessity to develop responsible and sustainable AI use, protecting the interests of rightsholders and creators alike.

Together with European rightsholders and creators, we have prepared a formal statement detailing this support, available here.

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