Legal frameworks governing agentic AI


Overview

Framework Scope Key Date
EU AI Act EU GPAI effective Aug 2025
UK AI Framework UK DRCF reviewing
US Guidelines US NIST voluntary

EU AI Act

"The World's First Comprehensive AI Regulation"

Enacted 2024 (Regulation EU 2024/1689)
Prohibited Practices February 2, 2025
GPAI Obligations August 2, 2025
High-Risk Systems 2027-2028 (phased)
Max Penalties €35M or 7% global turnover

Official Resources

Key 2025 Documents

Risk Categories

  1. Unacceptable — Prohibited
  2. High-Risk — Strict requirements