# AI rules in France

The EU AI Act applies directly; the bill designating the CNIL and sector regulators as AI Act authorities passed the Senate in Feb 2026 and awaits the National Assembly.

- **Approach:** Comprehensive AI law
- **Key bodies:** CNIL, DGCCRF, Arcom, ANSSI
- **Last reviewed:** 4 Oct 2026

## Rules (1)
- [DDADUE bill (AI Act authorities)](https://wheresthe.ai/rule/fr-ddadue-ai-act-authorities-bill-2025/index.md): Proposed, Bill. Omnibus EU-adaptation bill whose AI provisions designate France's AI Act authorities, with the CNIL in a central role alongside the DGCCRF, Arcom, ANSSI and around 15 sectoral bodies (e.g., ANSM, ACPR). The Senate adopted it on 18 Feb 2026; it was sent to the National Assembly on 20 Feb 2026.

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