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The Future of AI in Europe: Unpacking the Latest EU AI Policy and Regulations for 2023
Discover the EU’s AI strategy in 2023! Unravel Europe’s bold approach to AI regulations, liability, and global collaboration.
This year (2023) is set to be a pivotal year for developments in AI regulation and policy in the European Union. With the AI Act moving closer to adoption, the introduction of the AI Liability Directive (AILD), updates to the Product Liability Directive (PLD), and ongoing international collaboration on AI standards and legislation, there is much to explore. In this blog, we’ll dive into the key elements of the Council’s position on the AI Act, discuss Europe’s role in setting international AI standards, and examine the European approach to artificial intelligence.
The Council’s Position on the AI Act
The Council of the EU has introduced amendments to the text of the AI Act proposed by the European Commission. The general objectives remain the same, ensuring that AI systems used in the EU market are safe and respect existing laws on fundamental rights. The key amendments proposed by the Council include:
- Definition of an AI system: The Council narrows the definition to include only systems developed through machine learning and logic- and knowledge-based approaches…
