Entry into force and timeline As of 1 August, the EU AI Act is now in effect, aiming to foster responsible AI development and deployment within the EU. This Act addresses potential risks to citizens' health, safety, and fundamental rights. It sets clear requirements for AI...
European Commission Funds Breakthrough Research in AI and Quantum Technologies The European Commission has announced on April 23, 2024, an exciting development in research and innovation, unveiling a substantial investment of €112 million into cutting-edge projects focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies. This funding,...
The Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) has selected consortia to implement four semiconductor technology pilot lines as part of the European Chips Act's Chips for Europe Initiative. These calls relate to the operational objectives of the "Chips for Europe Initiative," the...
CRA vote anticipated: The Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE) endorsed the provisional agreement on 23 January. Now, the text is set to undergo a pivotal vote in plenary, marking the European Parliament's first reading position. Originally scheduled for 22-225 April, the vote has...
AI Act: Provisional agreement published 1. Exclusion of remote biometric identification systems Recital 18 Scope of Application: Provisional agreement: The focus shifts to the purpose of law enforcement, indicating that the intrusive use of AI systems in 'real-time' remote biometric identification is particularly concerning in the context of...
Last-minute modifications to the Artificial Intelligence Act, the amended text, empower law enforcement to employ facial recognition technology on recorded video footage without requiring approval from a judge. The revised text grants police forces the authority to use post-facial recognition based on the approval of...
With the articles finalised, negotiators resume discussions on the recitals Following the political deal reached on 8 December 2023 under the Spanish presidency, the negotiation teams will meet on January 9, 12, and 16. These official meetings, complemented by informal discussions during the first half of...
The European Commission has put forward a new compromise text regarding general-purpose artificial intelligence as part of the ongoing trilogue negotiations on the Artificial Intelligence Act. The document addresses AI systems without predetermined tasks, referred to as "general purpose," which also includes AIs with "frontier...
In August, the United States provided detailed suggestions to the European Union regarding the treatment of artificial intelligence (AI) definition, high-risk AI systems, and foundation models in the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act. Reported by Reuters the suggestions were shared with EU policymakers and included...
A new political trilogue took place on October 2 and 3, 2023. The objective of this trilogue meeting was, on one hand, to establish the key principles for identifying a high-risk AI system and, on the other hand, to set out the framework for regulating...