European Union squares the circle on the world’s first AI rulebook
After a 36-hour negotiating marathon, EU policymakers reached a political agreement on what is set to become the global benchmark for regulating Artificial Intelligence.
Published by EURACTIV on Dec 9, 2023
Generative AI puts trust in the news media to the test
The spread of fake news and disinformation has steadily risen in past years, with audiences increasingly getting their news online, where false information – sometimes generated by AI – spreads faster, threatening audiences’ trust in media.
Published by EURACTIV on Dec 1, 2023
France, Germany, Italy push for ‘mandatory self-regulation’ for foundation models in EU’s AI law
The three biggest EU countries are pushing for codes of conduct without an initial sanction regime for foundation models rather than prescriptive obligations in the AI rulebook, according to a non-paper seen by Euractiv.
Published by EURACTIV on Nov 19, 2023
Spanish presidency pitches obligations for foundation models in EU’s AI law
The Spanish presidency of the EU Council of Ministers has drafted a series of obligations for foundation models and General Purpose AI as part of the negotiations on the AI Act.
Published by EURACTIV on Nov 7, 2023
AI Act: EU Parliament’s legal office gives damning opinion on high-risk classification ‘filters’
EU policymakers have been discussing some filter conditions that would enable AI developers to avoid complying with the EU Artificial Intelligence’s law stricter regime. But this political compromise is running into significant legal troubles.
Published by EURACTIV on Oct 19, 2023
AI Act: EU countries mull options on fundamental rights, sustainability, workplace use
The Spanish presidency circulated three discussion papers on Friday (13 October) to gather EU countries’ feedback on key aspects of the AI law ahead of an upcoming negotiation session: fundamental rights, sustainability obligations and workplace decision-making.
Published by EURACTIV on Oct 16, 2023