Position: EU AI Act's Research Exemptions Can Break the Publication Norms of Major AI Conferences

The European Union’s AI Act officially takes effect on August 2, marking the beginning of a phased implementation period for regional artificial intelligence regulations. Companies developing or deploying systems within the EU must now begin assessing their products against the law's risk-based classification framework. This transition requires organizations to evaluate their existing technical infrastructure to ensure compliance with new transparency and safety standards. Firms failing to meet these requirements face potential penalties based on a percentage of their global annual turnover.