The Act also carves out exceptions for systems that infer emotions in workplaces and schools where there’s a “medical or safety” justification, like systems designed for therapeutic use.
The European Commission, the executive branch of the EU, said that it would release additional guidelines in “early 2025,” following a consultation with stakeholders in November. However, those guidelines have yet to be published.
Sumroy said it’s also unclear how other laws on the books might interact with the AI Act’s prohibitions and related provisions. Clarity may not arrive until later in the year, as the enforcement window approaches.