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BRUSSELS: From Sunday, the Euro­pean Union will have the power to enfo­rce landmark artificial intelligence rules and to fine any companies that break the law.

The EU has the world’s most comprehensive digital rulebook covering social media, online retailers and search engi­nes, with plans for more rules this year.

In 2024, the EU adopted a sweeping AI law known as the “AI Act”, but its rules have been introduced in stages.

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