EU AI Act drives Italy to define legal responsibility for artificial‑intelligence errors

The European Union’s AI Act establishes a risk‑based framework that obliges developers, providers and users of high‑risk artificial‑intelligence systems to ensure human oversight and to bear legal liability when automated decisions cause harm. The regulation targets sectors such as health, justice, credit, education, recruitment and public safety, requiring rigorous controls to protect fundamental rights.

In Italy, the debate extends beyond law to cultural and ethical concerns. Recent discussions reference the Catholic Church’s encyclical *Magnifica Humanitas*, emphasizing that technology must remain a tool that serves humanity. Italian religious leaders and publishing professionals stress the need for transparency, empathy and continued human interaction in the digital age, highlighting the role of media in preserving human values while adapting to AI‑driven change.