Europe asks for input on banned uses of AI | TechCrunch
Nov 13, 2024 - techcrunch.com
The European Union is seeking input for its new law on AI through a consultation process. The consultation focuses on two areas: the definition of AI systems and the banned uses of AI. The EU is asking for views from the AI industry, business, academia, and civil society on the clarity of the Act's definition and examples of software that should be out of scope. It also seeks detailed feedback on the Act's prohibited use cases, which are considered to pose an "unacceptable risk".
The consultation will run until December 11, 2024. After this, the Commission plans to publish guidance on defining AI systems and banned uses in early 2025, according to a press release. The EU is particularly interested in practical examples for both areas of the consultation.
Key takeaways:
The European Union is developing compliance guidance for its new law on AI and has launched a consultation for input.
The consultation seeks views on the clarity of the Act's definition of AI systems and examples of software that should be out of scope.
The second part of the consultation is about banned uses of AI, with the EU seeking detailed feedback and practical examples.
The consultation will run until December 11, 2024, with the Commission expecting to publish guidance on defining AI systems and banned uses in early 2025.
