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Skeptics are not sure that the measures proposed by the parliament will benefit the overall development of the technology.
The European Parliament has approved a bill on artificial intelligence, which provides for the introduction of rules for AI products with varying degrees of risk in the single market. The law, which was approved by a majority vote (523 in favor, 46 against, and 49 abstained), will be introduced in stages over the next two years.
The main purpose of the law is to protect fundamental rights and encourage innovation, while consolidating Europe's leading position in the field of artificial intelligence. The law provides for the classification of AI systems based on potential risk, including strict management measures for high-risk systems.
High-risk AI systems are now required to keep a log of their actions to ensure transparency and the ability to track results. This approach is aimed at protecting interests in cases where the results of AI work can be challenged, for example, when making decisions related to employment.
The law has sparked debate among EU members, especially in France and Germany, where concerns have been expressed that the new rules could infringe on the interests of national companies and promote competitive advantages for the US and China.
One of the key aspects of the law is the protection of fundamental human rights, including a ban on the creation of databases of facial recognition without a specific purpose and the use of emotion recognition technologies in schools and workplaces.
The law also regulates the use of real-time facial recognition systems by law enforcement agencies, allowing it only in strictly limited and clearly defined cases, such as searching for missing persons or preventing terrorist acts.
A year after the law is published in the official journal of the EU, rules on general AI and governance will come into effect, introducing obligations for developers to comply with transparency requirements and publish detailed summaries of the content used.
The co-authors of the bill expressed confidence that the adoption of the law will be an important step towards reducing risks and creating new opportunities, as well as combating discrimination and increasing transparency in the field of AI.
This law opens a new era in the regulation of artificial intelligence, putting human values and European principles at the center of technology development.
The European Parliament has approved a bill on artificial intelligence, which provides for the introduction of rules for AI products with varying degrees of risk in the single market. The law, which was approved by a majority vote (523 in favor, 46 against, and 49 abstained), will be introduced in stages over the next two years.
The main purpose of the law is to protect fundamental rights and encourage innovation, while consolidating Europe's leading position in the field of artificial intelligence. The law provides for the classification of AI systems based on potential risk, including strict management measures for high-risk systems.
High-risk AI systems are now required to keep a log of their actions to ensure transparency and the ability to track results. This approach is aimed at protecting interests in cases where the results of AI work can be challenged, for example, when making decisions related to employment.
The law has sparked debate among EU members, especially in France and Germany, where concerns have been expressed that the new rules could infringe on the interests of national companies and promote competitive advantages for the US and China.
One of the key aspects of the law is the protection of fundamental human rights, including a ban on the creation of databases of facial recognition without a specific purpose and the use of emotion recognition technologies in schools and workplaces.
The law also regulates the use of real-time facial recognition systems by law enforcement agencies, allowing it only in strictly limited and clearly defined cases, such as searching for missing persons or preventing terrorist acts.
A year after the law is published in the official journal of the EU, rules on general AI and governance will come into effect, introducing obligations for developers to comply with transparency requirements and publish detailed summaries of the content used.
The co-authors of the bill expressed confidence that the adoption of the law will be an important step towards reducing risks and creating new opportunities, as well as combating discrimination and increasing transparency in the field of AI.
This law opens a new era in the regulation of artificial intelligence, putting human values and European principles at the center of technology development.
