There have been mounting concerns about how robustly European Union member states may police artificial intelligence use since the AI Act took effect on Aug. 1. Opinions are divided on whether authorities will take a “light touch” approach to regulation–or hit companies with a sledgehammer for noncompliance. One thing’s for sure, though: The pace of AI innovation will make enforcement very difficult, experts said.  

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