France Sets 2027 Deadline for Workplace AI Risk Rules

French employers must identify and regulate "high-risk" AI systems used in their workplaces by the end of 2027, according to a new government directive. The measure aims to ensure that artificial intelligence tools deployed in hiring, performance monitoring, and other employment contexts do not lead to discrimination or unsafe working conditions. Companies that fail to comply will face penalties, though the government has not yet specified the exact fines.