The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (2024): Implications for healthcare

• The EU Artificial Intelligence Act entered into force in August 2024. • The Artificial Intelligence Act stipulates new rules for the healthcare sector. • This paper highlights the new obligations of technology developers and health professionals. • The Artificial Intelligence Act insufficiently addresses the interests of patients. • Sector-specific guidelines are necessary in the healthcare sector. In August 2024, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) entered into force. This legally binding instrument sets rules for the development, the placing on the market, the putting into service, and the use of AI systems in the European Union. As the world's first extensive legal framework on AI, it aims to…