Italy passes AI legislation addressing privacy concerns, supervision, and kid-safe access
The Italian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has made history by becoming the first European Union country to approve comprehensive AI regulations. This groundbreaking law, aligned with the EU's landmark AI Act, aims to put innovation at the service of the public good, ensuring AI aligns with growth, rights, and comprehensive citizen protection.
Alessio Butti, a State Secretary in the Italian government, has been instrumental in the development of this framework law. Butti, who is associated with the Agency for Digital Italy, National Cybersecurity Agency, and Bank of Italy, has emphasized the law's core principles: human-centric, transparent, and safe AI use.
The new Italian law covers various sectors, including healthcare, work, public administration, justice, education, and sport. It establishes strict regulations to ensure AI decisions are traceable and overseen by humans. This move is a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity and privacy protections.
The legislation is part of Italy's commitment to the digital transformation of its economy and society. The Agency for Digital Italy, National Cybersecurity Agency, and Bank of Italy are likely to play key roles in the implementation of this new AI law.
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This news article was published by Reuters on September 18, 2025, at 12:40 PM IST.
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