On 19 February 2020, the European Commission put forward its new strategy to shape Europe’s digital future, announcing its areas of focus for the next five years: technology that works for people; a fair and competitive economy; and an open, democratic and sustainable society. In this context, the Commission foresees a number of new regulatory and policy initiatives, with the aim to provide a model approach for other regions of the world.
One of the initiatives put forward alongside the new European digital strategy was a white paper on artificial intelligence (AI), followed by a public consultation, which is ongoing until 31 May 2020.
Cullen International’s new report outlines the key aspects of the Commission white paper on artificial intelligence (AI), helping stakeholders to get a clear understanding and prepare their positioning. The white paper consults on different options for a legislative framework for trustworthy AI and will be a critical input for the Commission’s final decisions on AI, including the appropriate level of regulatory intervention.
The potential regulatory framework the Commission is considering in the white paper follows a risk-based approach, where high-risk AI applications, which pose significant risks for fundamental rights and safety, may be subject to mandatory requirements and a prior conformity assessment before they can be launched onto the market.
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