The Geopolitical Impact of the AI Act on the Global Sphere: A Comparison the EU Regulation of Artificial Intelligence with the experience of China and Russia

The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) stands as a pivotal milestone in global AI governance, underscoring the EU's ascendancy as a regulatory force in the digital realm. This work aims at offering a comprehensive examination of the EU AI Act, with a focus on its historical genesis, regulatory architecture, and geopolitical ramifications. Furthermore, this thesis will undertake a comparative analysis, comparing the regulatory landscape of the EU AI Act with the authoritarian experiences of China and Russia in the field of AI governance. Through this comparative lens, potential threats to individual liberties and societal well-being will be highlighted, offering valuable insights into the divergent approaches to AI regulation. Lastly, this work will culminate in a geopolitical evaluation of the EU AI Act, contextualizing its significance within the broader geopolitical landscape. By assessing the Act's implications for geopolitical power dynamics and international relations, this work seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of its geopolitical ramifications.