The European Commission has announced the creation of an office dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) as the first European legislation is about to come into force, providing a unit to investigate and impose sanctions in case of violations.
“Today the Commission launched the AI Authority established within the Commission. The AI Authority is committed to ensuring the design, development and future use of artificial intelligence in a manner that promotes social and economic benefits and innovation while mitigating risks,” the agency said in a statement.
According to Brussels, this office will “play a key role in the implementation of artificial intelligence law, especially in relation to general purpose models”, and will also work to “promote research and innovation in the field of trustworthy artificial intelligence and position the EU as a leader in this field” . international debates”.
The new structure will, from the outset, consist of a Regulatory and Compliance Division that will “facilitate investigations and possible violations by applying sanctions” to “promote uniform application and enforcement of the AI Act throughout the territory.” Union”.
The new cabinet, which is expected to meet for the first time at the end of June, also has divisions for security (to deal with risks), robotics (to fund research) and oversee the implementation of the European AI strategy.
The announcement comes after the Council of the European Union (EU) last week gave the final green light to the Artificial Intelligence Act, the first global legislation on the technology designed to protect fundamental rights in the community space, which will come into force in a few days. weeks
The law will have a two-year adaptation period, which will apply 24 months after its entry into force, with the exception of prohibitions on prohibited activities (applying six months after the date of entry into force), codes of conduct (nine months after entry into force). entry into force), general AI rules including governance (12 months after entry into force) and obligations for high-risk systems (36 months).
The regulation establishes obligations for AI based on its potential risks and level of impact, including bans on certain applications, restrictions on the use of biometric identification systems by law enforcement, exceptions applicable to law enforcement, obligations for high-risk systems, and transparency requirements. .
The law also provides for fines for violations.
This is the first regulation aimed at AI, although the creators and those responsible for developing this technology are already subject to European legislation on fundamental rights, consumer protection and safety regulations.
This Wednesday, the European Court of Auditors published a report recommending that the European Commission, starting in 2025, review investment targets in artificial intelligence and set national investment targets later this year to keep pace with world leaders in this field.
According to the community auditor, the EU is not investing in artificial intelligence at the same pace as world leaders, and is not coordinating (at country level) this investment.
In response, the European Commission stressed that it will be ready for the legislation to come into force, guaranteeing an investment of more than four billion euros in generative artificial intelligence.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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