European Parliament wants to regulate artificial intelligence

As part of its digital strategy, the EU wants to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in order to create better conditions for the development and use of this new technology. According to European politicians, AI can bring many benefits, such as better healthcare, safer and cleaner transport, more efficient manufacturing and a cheaper and more sustainable energy supply. AI is also playing an increasing role in occupational health and safety.

The Commission proposed the first EU legal framework for AI. It recommends that AI systems, which can be used in various applications, be analyzed and classified according to the risk they pose to users. The greater the risk posed by the respective application, the stricter the rules could be. There should also be complete bans, for example on real-time facial recognition in public spaces.

Members of the EU Parliament have now set out their position in Strasbourg for negotiations with EU countries on the final form of the “Artificial Intelligence Act” (AI Act). Once passed, this will be the world’s first legal regulations for AI.

Further information can be found on the website of the European Parliament.