European lawmakers vote overwhelmingly in favor of adopting the first AI Act, a proposed law that aims to protect people from the technology's risks

• The European parliament has voted in favor of adopting an AI Act by a large majority.
• The proposed law is the first law on AI by a major regulator, according to the Act's website.
• The law aims to regulate the advanced technology and protect Europeans from potential risks.

The European parliament has voted by a large majority in favor of adopting a wide-ranging proposed law on AI.

On Thursday, the lawmakers adopted a draft negotiating mandate with 84 votes in favor, 7 against, and 12 abstentions.