EU countries back landmark AI rules, EU source says

FILE PHOTO: AI Artificial intelligence words, miniature of robot and EU flag are seen in this illustration taken December 21, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU countries on Friday backed landmark artificial intelligence rules setting guardrails for AI systems like ChatGPT and a ban against its use in biometric surveillance, an EU diplomatic source said.

The AI Act will now face a vote by a key committee of EU lawmakers on Feb. 13 followed by the European Parliament vote either in March or April.