European Union approves landmark AI law

The European Commission's proposal for AI rules from 2021 comes after OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot launched in late 2022. The draft law was adopted by EU countries in December.

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The EU aims to set global standards for the use of AI in industries ranging from banking, manufacturing, medicine and tourism. The rules also cover military uses of AI and define security parameters.

Belgium, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the EU, announced its approval of the rulebook on Friday.

EU Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton called the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act a first and historic one: “Today, Member States have endorsed the political agreement reached in December, recognizing the perfect balance that negotiators found between innovation and safety.”

The crux of the issue in finding consensus lies in the balance between giving companies enough space to develop AI products within the EU, while also setting rules for how this technology is used, which affects every aspect of society.

The European Parliament is expected to vote on the rules in March or April. They could formally become law as early as May. Implementation of individual rules could begin within months, with most being finalized over the next two years.

Europe wants businesses to develop AI products for its huge market, rather than relying on innovation from the US and China, which are currently leading the field.

Mai Van (according to AFP, DW)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/lien-minh-chau-au-phe-duyet-dao-luat-ai-mang-tinh-buoc-ngoat-post283493.html