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The EU AI Act: Navigating AI’s New Frontier 🤖 Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, streamlining operations, and driving innovation. But with great power comes responsibility. Misuse of AI - whether biased algorithms, incorrect fraud detections, or even public surveillance - has highlighted the need for robust regulation to protect health, safety, and human rights. This is where the EU AI Act steps in, setting the stage for responsible AI development and use. 📜 The EU AI Act adopts a risk-based approach, classifying systems from low to high risk, with strict guidelines for those impacting critical sectors like healthcare and public safety. This framework not only mitigates risks but also provides legal clarity for businesses, enabling innovation within defined boundaries. The regulation is a step toward ensuring that AI empowers, rather than harms, society. You want to understand the requirements of building strong AI governance systems and ensure that your organization is ready to lead responsibly in the evolving AI landscape? Read our article about compliance and the EU AI Act. The link is in the comments. 👇 #appliedAI #EUAIAct #ArtificialIntelligence #AICompliance #TrustworthyAI #AIGovernance #RegulatoryCompliance

We've ploughed through the EU AI Act so you don't have to. Read our new guide to learn the essentials on the Act and how to prepare for it: https://lnkd.in/ekMCP5Ez Our new practical guide helps you navigate through the AI Act and equips you with strategies to establish robust AI governance frameworks, conduct risk assessments, implement human oversight, and foster transparency – all while minimising legal risks and penalties. Read the guide and prepare your organisation for the AI regulation that will shape the responsible development and use of AI across Europe and beyond. 🌍 #EUAIAct #AIAct #AIcompliance #AIgovernance

The European Union reached a great achievement in the field of technology and innovation as the Council of the EU officially approved the first global regulations on Artificial Intelligence (The AI Act) This legislation emphasises trust, transparency, and accountability, ensuring AI can flourish while safeguarding society. It aims to harmonise AI rules across Europe, promoting the development of safe, trustworthy AI systems and protecting fundamental rights. The AI Act categorises AI systems based on risk, ensuring that higher-risk applications face stricter scrutiny, including banning practices like cognitive behavioural manipulation and social scoring. 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 1. Ethical Standards: Ensuring AI systems respect fundamental rights and freedoms. 2. Transparency: Mandating clear information about AI capabilities and limitations. 3. Accountability: Establishing mechanisms for holding AI developers and users accountable. 4. Safety and Security: Implementing stringent measures to protect users and society. 5. Innovation Support: AI regulatory sandboxes to test and validate new AI technologies. 6. Prohibited Practices: Bans on AI for predictive policing, social scoring, and more. As an AI developer and consultant, I believe this Act will not only safeguard the public but also inspire greater confidence in AI technologies. It's a step towards harmonising AI regulations and setting a global benchmark. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicsInAI #AIGovernance #CouncilOfEurope #AIRegulation #ResponsibleAI

AI safety, governance and regulatory risk: a very thorough review of the arguments for and against taking AI safety 'seriously' from the UN's chief advisor, Yoshua Bengio. He argues that AI governance requires social and political elements, as well as technical solutions. ✔ His proposal for 'principles-based' legislation/international agreements makes a lot of sense. This aligns with current UK regulatory philosophy and is well suited to the current uncertainty around AI development because it focuses on outcomes rather than specific mechanisms. ❓ This contrasts with current US, China and EU approaches which are more 'rules-based'. 💡 Clearly we want to stimulate innovation and, at the same time, ensure accountability. So we need to have governance systems that allow us to stay flexible and adapt to unforeseeable scenarios, rather than imagine that we can double-guess them all. ⚠ Laws, regulations and standards mustn't unnecessarily box us in. The broader implications are very significant for such a powerful new technology... --------------------------------- Do share this post with others and subscribe to our new newsletter on AI Risk & Strategy here: https://lnkd.in/eKaSpwFM #airisk #airiskmanagement #aigovernance #responsibleai

🚨 [AI GOVERNANCE UPDATE] 🚨 The Australian Government took a significant step forward in shaping the future of safe & responsible AI by publishing two must-read documents for everyone in AI governance. Key highlights: 1️⃣ Safe and Responsible AI in Australia – Proposals Paper Introduces mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings. The paper covers: - Why regulating AI guardrails is essential. - Defining high-risk AI and general-purpose AI (GPAI). - Proposing guardrails on testing, transparency, and accountability. - Exploring regulatory mechanisms, from adapting current laws to introducing AI-specific legislation. 2️⃣ Voluntary AI Safety Standard - Lays out 10 essential guardrails to support the responsible development of AI: - Establish accountability and risk management processes. - Protect AI systems and manage data governance. - Ensure human oversight and end-user transparency. - Enable stakeholders to challenge AI outcomes. - Emphasize safety, inclusion, and fairness. ⬇️ Read the here: https://lnkd.in/dpG4nruA 🌐 www.certainty.solutions 📸https://lnkd.in/dQEa38yA #Certainty #AIGovernance #AIEthics #ResponsibleAI #AISafety

 Excited to share that I have successfully completed a course on the AI Act organised by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI ! 🚀 This course provided valuable insights into the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence in the EU. Key topics included: ✅ Ethical implications of AI deployment ✅ Risk classifications (in chapter III) and governance requirements outlined in the AI Act ✅ Οbligations for providers and deployers of AI systems ✅ Penalties and other enforcement measures applicable to infringements of the Regulation ❗ The AI Act will apply from August 2, 2026, with Chapters I and II becoming applicable earlier, on February 2, 2025. However, as of now, the supervisory authorities responsible for overseeing compliance have not yet been appointed. Understanding the AI Act is crucial as it will shape the future of AI innovation and responsible implementation. #AIAct #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI #Compliance

A Milestone in AI Regulation! The EU has achieved a historic agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first binding AI regulation. Key Highlights: - Risk-Based Framework: AI systems classified into Unacceptable, High, Limited, and Minimal Risk. - Comprehensive Standards: Legal definitions and risk management for high-risk AI. - Innovation & Compliance: Encourages development through regulatory sandboxes. - National Oversight: Strengthens supervision with national authorities. This act balances innovation with safety, protecting user rights while fostering AI advancement. Awaiting final legislative approval! #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #EULaw #Innovation #TechRegulation

📅 The European AI Office has organised the first webinar on risk management under the AI Act! 🚀 The AI Act, due to come into force in June/July 2024, represents a major step forward in the regulation of high-risk AI systems. 🔍 The webinar explored the regulatory logic of the AI Act and the compliance requirements for AI systems, with a focus on risks to health, safety and fundamental rights. 🧠 The speakers also discussed risk-based and lifecycle approaches, including risk-based regulation and pre- and post-market surveillance. The importance of trust throughout the value chain was emphasised, as well as rules for disposal systems and GPAI models. 💡 A worthwhile event that encourages responsible innovation and the development of trustworthy, human-centred AI systems. #AI #RiskManagement #DigitalEU #Compliance #Innovation European Commission Dr. Tatjana Evas Antoine-Alexandre André Josep Soler Garrido Peter Fatelnig Valerie HAYEK 

🔍 EU #AI Act Expert Series – 2.2 with Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Founder & CEO Excited to bring you further insights into the EU #AI Act! 🚀 This week, we delve into the obligations for providers of high-risk #AI systems. The EU #AI Act imposes stringent compliance requirements, including robust risk management, transparency, and accountability measures to ensure the safe and ethical use of #AI technologies. These requirements are designed to uphold trust in #AI systems and protect user rights across various sectors. 🛡️ At AI & Partners, we support professionals in adhering to these regulations and fostering a trustworthy #AI ecosystem. 💼 Read this article at > https://lnkd.in/dNbxKXZ2 💬 #EUAIACT #AICompliance #HighRiskAI #ExpertInsights

EDB is proud to join the EU AI Pact, reinforcing our commitment to ethical AI. The EU AI Pact brings together 100+ global companies to align on AI governance, compliance, and responsible development ahead of the EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI. As part of this commitment, EDB will: 🔹 Develop an AI governance strategy for future compliance. 🔹Map and assess high-risk AI systems. 🔹Enhance AI literacy and ethical awareness across our teams. We believe that trust and transparency must guide the future of AI. Learn more about our role in this important initiative in the blog by EDB CLO Rob Feldman: bit.ly/4foDkmH #AIethics #AIgovernance #DataSovereignty #ResponsibleAI #ESG #EDBPostgresAI #JustSolveItWithPostgres