“AI Act и изключенията за отворен код – какво трябва да знаем” – Сиянна Лилова, Георги Христов

This talk addresses the new European Union AI Act, which establishes a pioneering legal framework for the development and deployment of AI systems. The speaker delves into the definitions of open source AI, AI systems, and general purpose AI models, exploring which models and systems fall under the Act’s scope and which are exempt. The session highlights exceptions and reliefs applicable at the European level for open source projects, detailing the conditions in which these exemptions apply and potential consequences for developers and integrators of high-risk AI systems. Participants will gain a clear and practical overview of the implications of the AI Act on their work and projects, making this session valuable for both active open source developers and organizations leveraging AI technologies.