Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive (AILD)
AILD: EU legislation on AI accountability; establishes liability rules for AI-related damages; aims to ensure safety and trust in AI technologies while fostering innovation.
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Europe’s Regulatory Retreat on AI: a Free Lunch for Big Tech?
EU's push for AI competitiveness led to withdrawal of AI Liability Directive (AILD), raising concerns about accountability in AI-related harms. Big Tech benefits from this retreat, avoiding liability for potential damages. Effective oversight becomes challenging due to AI's ‘black-box' nature, risking consumer protection. A call for reassessment of AI regulation instead of deregulation is essential for safeguarding citizens against harmful practices.
Meeting EU Data, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence Law Obligations: a Checklist for Swiss Life Sciences Companies
Swiss life sciences companies must prepare for EU Data, Cybersecurity, and AI regulations, particularly the Data Act, NIS2 Directive, and AI Act. Key points include ensuring user data access, implementing cybersecurity measures, registering for NIS2 by April 2025, and compliance with high-risk AI system regulations. Although these laws are EU directives, they affect Swiss companies operating within the EU. Compliance is critical to avoid fines and maintain market access and customer trust.
Sovereign Remedies: Between AI Autonomy and Control
Sovereign AI is a growing global trend where nations seek control over their own AI technologies to align with national values, enhance security, ensure economic competitiveness, and address privacy concerns. Advantages include leveraging local data and infrastructure, yet they also face challenges regarding indigenized capabilities and the implications of governance methods. Sovereign AI initiatives are defined by legal adherence, economic benefits, national security safeguards, and alignment with cultural values, reflecting the evolving nature of sovereignty in a digital age.
New Survey to Gather Practices for the AI Literacy Living Repository
EU's AI Office launched a survey to collect AI literacy practices for a living repository, currently featuring over 20 examples. This initiative, aiming to enhance AI literacy and support the AI Act's Article 4, invites organizations to share experiences. Contributions will be verified for transparency before inclusion. The repository serves to foster collaboration and learning among AI providers.
Key Part of EU AI Law Under Attack From Hi-tech Industry
EU AI law faces backlash: Industry pressures lead to voluntary systemic risk assessments in the Code of Best Practices. Reporters Sans Frontières exits talks, citing industry influence and lack of protections for information rights. EU Parliament members express concerns over weakened regulations, risking fundamental rights and democracy.
https://www.eunews.it/en/2025/04/02/key-part-of-eu-ai-law-under-attack-from-hi-tech-industry/
RSF Withdraws From Negotiations on European AI Act’s Code of Practice
RSF withdraws from European AI Act negotiations due to lack of protections for the right to information and influence from tech giants, condemning the code as insufficient and sidelining democratic issues. They stress the need for concrete provisions to combat misinformation and safeguard reliable information.
https://rsf.org/en/rsf-withdraws-negotiations-european-ai-act-s-code-practice
First Steps to Compliance: Meeting Early Obligations Under the EU AI Act
EU AI Act compliance begins February 2025, with early requirements like AI literacy and definitions of AI systems effective immediately. Organizations must educate personnel on AI risks and integrate literacy into governance frameworks. Key prohibitions include exploiting vulnerabilities and social scoring. Businesses should assess AI systems, ensure training, and stay updated on regulatory changes for compliance. Proactive approaches in governance may enhance trust and competitive positioning in the AI landscape.
Balancing AI Innovation and Regulation: Why the EU (Still) Needs a True Risk-Based Approach
EU AI Act needs risk-based approach: The EU should avoid a one-size-fits-all AI regulation, which risks stifling innovation due to overlapping enforcement and lack of risk/benefit analysis. A sector-specific approach is suggested to balance risks and benefits, streamline regulation, and enhance competitiveness, ensuring that future AI guidelines support innovation while safeguarding public interest.
Understanding Key EU Cybersecurity Legislative Acts NIS2, CER, and CRA
EU enacts NIS2, CER, and CRA to enhance cybersecurity. NIS2 updates previous directives, imposing cybersecurity mandates on essential entities, effective January 2023. CER targets physical resilience in 11 sectors, starting January 2023. CRA mandates cybersecurity standards for digital products; effective December 2024, main provisions in December 2027. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines. Businesses advised to comply with these regulations.