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The boom of artificial intelligence<\/a> has spurred a regulatory frenzy across the globe \u2014 and Europe<\/a> is at the forefront of the developments.<\/p>\n

Both the EU and the UK<\/a> are attempting to find the elusive balance between leveraging AI\u2019s growth and mitigating potential risks \u2014 but their approaches differ significantly. <\/span><\/p>\n

The former has opted for a hands-on, risk-based approach, whereas the latter has promised a \u201cpro-innovation\u201d stance. However, with news emerging that the UK government is now drafting new rules to regulate the tech, this could be about to change. <\/span><\/p>\n

The EU\u2019s stricter, more cautious approach is clearly seen in the AI Act<\/a>, the world\u2019s first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

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The Act\u2019s top-down and horizontal approach sets clear obligations for compliance across all applications and sectors. It also establishes the European AI<\/a> Office, which will oversee the law\u2019s implementation.<\/p>\n

In contrast, the UK hasn\u2019t opted for bespoke legislation so far. Instead, it has proposed a guidance framework for existing regulatory bodies. For this reason, the government has pledged \u00a310mn to prepare and upskill regulators so they can evaluate the opportunities and risks associated with the technology.<\/p>\n

The UK is also following a vertical strategy. Its aim to evaluate risks sector-by-sector based on five principles:<\/p>\n