The AI Act is a proposed regulation by the European Union designed to establish a legal framework for the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) within EU member states. Its goal is to ensure that AI systems are safe, transparent, and respect fundamental rights, while fostering innovation. The regulation categorizes AI systems by risk levels, imposing stricter requirements on high-risk applications such as biometric identification, critical infrastructure, and deepfakes. It also sets standards for data quality, human oversight, and accountability, aiming to protect individuals from potential harms and unethical uses of AI technologies.