EU fines for general purpose AI models reach 3 percent of worldwide turnover or €15 million, whichever is higher

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EU fines for general purpose AI models reach 3 percent of worldwide turnover or €15 million, whichever is higher

· Band Rules and society · 3% or €15M · Confirmed

From August the European Commission can fine the companies that build general purpose AI models. The ceiling is 3 percent of what the company earns worldwide, or 15 million euros, whichever is bigger. For any large company the percentage is what bites.

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