14 Mar 2024 --- The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the EU AI Act yesterday, with the groundbreaking regulation expected to enter into force early next year and apply in 2026. The impacts of this new law on food manufacturers will likely be relatively minimal as the industry’s current use of AI systems will mostly fall into the “Limited risk” category. However, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) warns consumers remain insufficiently protected by the AI Act.