EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hails AI Act as ‘global first’ that will safeguard rights of people and businesses.

European Union policymakers have agreed on landmark legislation to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), paving the way for the most ambitious set of standards yet to control the use of the game-changing technology.

The agreement to support the “AI Act” on Friday came after nearly 38 hours of negotiations between lawmakers and policymakers.

“The AI ​​Act is a global first. A unique legal framework for the development of AI you can trust,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said.

“And for