3. The role of Italian Law No. 132/2025 on Artificial Intelligence
Alongside the European framework, the national regulation has now been introduced. Law No. 132/2025 entered into force on 10 October 2025. Building on the AI Act, it sets out general principles driving the development and responsible use of AI in compliance with constitutional rights and freedoms, and delegates the Government to adopt legislative decrees to align national legislation with the AI Act.
In addition to general principles (including transparency, proportionality, security, data protection, non-discrimination, confidentiality and accuracy), the law addresses critical sectoral applications, including national security and defence, healthcare, scientific research, labour, public administration and judicial services.
In employment contexts, employers must inform workers about the use of AI systems in recruitment, task allocation, performance evaluation and surveillance, ensuring that AI is used to improve working conditions, protect workers’ physical and mental health and enhance productivity while respecting fundamental rights.
With regard to minors, the law requires parental consent for access to AI technologies and the processing of personal data for individuals under 14 years of age. Minors over 14 may provide consent, provided that information on AI data processing is clear and accessible.