We take a look at the key technology trends and challenges of 2024, as seen through our Tactive Research Group readers and the articles that they most resonated with. From the regulatory landscape of the EU to the emergence of new hardware and persistent security threats, this review summarises the key developments and suggests CIOs and IT executives should continue to prioritise compliance, evaluate new technologies, and strengthen cybersecurity in 2025.
EU Finalises AI Act
- The EU's AI Act, a comprehensive law for AI, introduces a risk-based framework that classifies AI systems into four tiers, ranging from unacceptable risk to minimal risk. The Act applies to companies that make, sell, import, distribute, or use AI systems in the EU, regardless of size or location. SMEs need to assess their AI solutions, adopt an agile approach to compliance, and collaborate with industry peers to navigate this new regulation and its implementation timeline. The …