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EU AI rules do not cover exports to West Asia and North Africa (Level A1) — a group of flags flying in the air

EU AI rules do not cover exports to West Asia and North AfricaCEFR A1

16 Apr 2026

Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Mor Shani, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
56 words
  • 7amleh studied EU rules and technology.
  • The group says rules stop inside the EU.
  • EU money and products go to other countries.
  • Border and surveillance tools are sent abroad.
  • People travelling face detention and pushback.
  • Some technology is used by militaries.
  • The report asks for stronger export rules.
  • The group wants more checks and public information.

Difficult words

  • studyto look at information carefully to learn
    studied
  • technologytools, machines, and software for practical use
  • surveillancewatching people or places to collect information
  • detentionkeeping a person in a place by official order
  • exportsending goods or products to other countries
  • militarythe armed forces of a country
    militaries

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever travelled to another country?
  • Do you think there should be more checks on exported tools?
  • Would you like more public information about technology?

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