Regulation of AI in the EU: After intensive negotiations, the European Parliament and the Council have reached a preliminary agreement on the so-called AI legal act. This act is an important step to ensure the safety and respect of fundamental rights in the use of AI systems in the EU, while promoting innovation and investment in this area.
Risk-based approach takes center stage
The AI Act takes a risk-based approach. AI systems are regulated based on their potential harm to society: the higher the risk, the stricter the regulation. This approach is intended to ensure responsible use of AI technologies while promoting their development and use in the EU internal market.
Key points of the draft law on artificial intelligence
The draft law contains some important innovations compared to the Commission's original proposal. These include stricter rules for AI models with high potential for influence, a revised governance system with EU-wide enforcement powers, an expansion of the list of banned AI applications and stricter rules to protect individual rights.
Classification and ban of AI practices
The agreement envisages classifying AI systems as high-risk and defining prohibited AI practices. Prohibited applications include cognitive behavior manipulation and biometric categorization to derive sensitive data.
Exceptions for law enforcement authorities
Although certain AI applications are generally prohibited, there are exceptions for law enforcement agencies. In certain cases, for example when defending against terrorist attacks, they are allowed to use high-risk AI systems.
Regulation general purpose AI and basic models
The preliminary agreement also addresses the regulation of general-purpose AI systems and so-called basic models. There are certain transparency requirements for these systems.
New governance structure
A new governance structure, consisting of an AI office and a scientific advisory board, is intended to ensure compliance with regulation in the EU.
Sanctions for non-compliance
If companies fail to comply with the new rules, they face high penalties based on their global annual turnover.
Promoting innovation
The draft law also includes provisions to encourage innovation, such as AI “sandboxes,” which provide a controlled environment for the development and testing of innovative AI systems.
Conclusion
The preliminary agreement on the draft AI law marks a turning point in the regulation of AI in the EU. It aims to strike a balance between promoting innovation and ensuring security and fundamental rights.
The law could set a global standard for the regulation of AI and thus make an important contribution to the responsible use of this technology.
However, it will be at least two years before the AI Act actually comes into force.
Source: EU Council press release
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