The European Union (EU) has been setting its sights on pioneering the artificial intelligence (AI) regulation realm for a long time.
Furthermore, following its recent advancements in emerging as a key AI regulator, member states and lawmakers collectively agreed to meet on Wednesday, December 6.
With motives to draft out a well-regulated policy on how to mandate AI-based systems like Chatgpt, the EU Union eyes an agreement to safeguard its citizens’ rights, privacy, and data protection.
Europe’s Endeavor To Regulate AI
The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, initially proposed an AI law two years back with primary motives to regulate AI systems contingent on the amount of risk they posed for the nation’s citizens. Subsequently, the European Parliament approved the proposed law in June this year.
Interestingly, now the commission is setting its sights on drafting a deal between biometric surveillance and the regulation of platforms like ChatGPT and Google Bard, among others.
Concurrently, the nation is also set to organize a meeting today, at 1400 GMT, between the EU members and lawmakers. Furthermore, the discussions orbiting around the agreement for AI regulations are expected to continue till Thursday, December 7.
Moreover, before the rules are implemented, reaching a final agreement is a must, potentially paving the way for it to become law before the European parliamentary elections in forthcoming June.
Interestingly, the Dutch Minister for digitalization, Alexandra van Huffelen, shed light on the importance of the EU making a compromise, especially concerning generative AI, by the year’s end.
She stressed global attention on the matter, with various stakeholders expecting meaningful legislation on AI, including General Purpose AI (GPAI).
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Proposed AI Rules Face Backlash from The EU
Major disagreements revolve around AI in biometric surveillance and foundation models like Microsoft-backed OpenAI, and Google Bard.
EU lawmakers aim to prohibit AI in biometric surveillance, but governments seek exceptions for national security and military applications.
Additionally, a recent proposal by France, Germany, and Italy suggesting a self-regulating for generative AI model creators has induced additional uncertainty.
Despite separate preparatory meetings, unresolved differences may complicate reaching a deal, according to sources preferring anonymity. An official also mentioned that regardless of the meeting’s outcome, much developments are further needed to revolutionize the AI realm within the nation.
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