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    Italy AI Law

    A template for how member states will 'nationalize' the AI Act — adding criminal law, sector detail and national authorities (AgID, ACN). Companies operating across the EU should expect a second layer of member-state AI law, not a single uniform regime.

    What it is

    Italy became the first EU member state with a national AI law, layering sector rules (healthcare, work, justice, public administration), child-protection measures, copyright provisions and new criminal penalties for harmful deepfakes on top of the EU AI Act.

    Who is affected

    A template for how member states will 'nationalize' the AI Act — adding criminal law, sector detail and national authorities (AgID, ACN). Companies operating across the EU should expect a second layer of member-state AI law, not a single uniform regime.

    Key obligations

    • Criminal liability (up to 5 years) for distributing harmful AI-generated deepfakes
    • Consent requirements for minors under 14 using AI services
    • Sector-specific rules for health, employment, justice and public administration

    Recent signals

    • 10 October 2025

      Italy's national AI law enters into force — first in the EU

      Law 132/2025 layers sector rules and deepfake criminal penalties on top of the EU AI Act, previewing member-state 'nationalization' of AI law.

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