The EU AI Act: A Landmark Move for AI Regulation But a Potential Blow to Privacy for the African Continent.

The European Union's recent approval of the AI Act marks a significant milestone in regulating artificial intelligence, setting a precedent for how technology should be governed to protect privacy and fundamental rights. While focusing on the broader aspects of AI development and use, this legislation stirs a critical debate on privacy, particularly regarding law enforcement's use of biometric identification systems.