Europe, US closer than they look on tech rules, says EU tech chief

She also noted that enforcement powers attached to the EU AI Act took effect in August.

In Virkkunen's telling, the presence of many state-level AI rules in the US narrows the gap with the EU's central AI rulebook. The EU AI Act is the bloc's primary AI law, and its enforcement powers became active in August, according to her statement. It also does not specify what the new enforcement powers enable EU authorities to do.

Virkkunen is quoted framing both jurisdictions as engaged in comparable regulatory efforts. The article notes the EU has moved into an implementation phase with the AI Act, while US activity takes place at state level. The title of the article says Europe and the US are closer than they look on tech rules, reflecting Virkkunen's reported position.