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Artificial Intelligence Act: Council calls for promoting safe AI that respects fundamental rights

PhilNote: This is still a work in progress within the EU, but the story with links is a good update.

"Artificial Intelligence is of paramount importance for our future. Today, we managed to achieve a delicate balance which will boost innovation and uptake of artificial intelligence technology across Europe. With all the benefits it presents, on the one hand, and full respect of the fundamental rights of our citizens, on the other." Ivan Bartoš, Czech Deputy Prime Minister for digitalisation and minister of regional development

The draft regulation presented by the Commission in April 2021 is a key element of the EU’s policy to foster the development and uptake across the single market of safe and lawful AI that respects fundamental rights.

The proposal follows a risk-based approach and lays down a uniform, horizontal legal framework for AI that aims to ensure legal certainty.  It promotes investment and innovation in AI, enhances governance and effective enforcement of existing law on fundamental rights and safety, and facilitates the development of a single market for AI applications. It goes hand in hand with other initiatives, including the Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence which aims to accelerate investment in AI in Europe.

See the full story here: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/ga/press/press-releases/2022/12/06/artificial-intelligence-act-council-calls-for-promoting-safe-ai-that-respects-fundamental-rights/