Artificial Intelligence Act: deal on comprehensive rules for trustworthy AI

Dec 10, 2023 ·

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act was passed by the European Parliament on December 6th, 2023. This act is a comprehensive set of rules designed to ensure that AI technologies are trustworthy and beneficial for society. The AI Act contains safeguards to protect people, the environment, and data from potential risks associated with the development and deployment of AI-based systems.

The key provisions of the AI Act are built around four principles: safety, accountability, privacy, and transparency. To ensure safety, the AI Act requires that all AI-enabled systems are developed in a manner that takes into account ethical considerations and human rights. To ensure accountability, developers of AI-enabled systems must be able to demonstrate their compliance with the AI Act. To ensure privacy, the AI Act requires that all data used to develop AI-enabled systems be sourced responsibly and stored securely. Lastly, to ensure transparency, the AI Act requires that AI-enabled systems provide clear explanations of how they make decisions.

Under the AI Act, there are also requirements for those developing AI-enabled systems to carry out regular assessments of their performance, document any changes made to their systems, and inform users about their use of AI. Additionally, the AI Act puts in place strict requirements for organizations looking to deploy AI-enabled systems in the workplace. Organizations must ensure that their AI-enabled systems do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.

In conclusion, the AI Act provides a comprehensive set of rules designed to ensure trustworthiness when it comes to the development and deployment of AI-enabled systems. These rules ensure safety, accountability, privacy, and transparency, while also providing protections against potential risks associated with the use of AI. Ultimately, the AI Act is an important step forward in the regulation of AI and provides a framework for the responsible use of these powerful technologies.