What the new EU AI Act means for Kenya

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On August 1, 2024, the EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive legislation on artificial intelligence came into force. Designed to regulate AI systems based on risk, the Act sets a precedent that could influence countries like Kenya to adopt similar frameworks.

As the EU AI Act has extraterritorial reach, Kenyan businesses serving EU markets must comply, presenting both challenges and opportunities.

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