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The EU AI Act Newsletter #65: Free Speech and National Plans
Ireland's Minister of State Dara Calleary has published a list of nine national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the EU AI Act. Legislative Process Ireland publishes list of public authorities: Ireland's Minister of State Dara Calleary has published a list of nine national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the AI Act. These authorities will receive additional powers to perform their existing responsibilities when AI poses high risks to fundamental rights, including access to mandatory documentation from AI system developers and deployers. The named authorities include An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Coimisiún na Meán, Data Protection Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman, Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission, Ombudsman, Ombudsman for Children and Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. The list fulfils Ireland's first obligation under the AI Act. Italy's approach to implementation: Luca Bertuzzi, Senior AI Correspondent at MLex, reported that [...] ---Outline:(00:20) Legislative Process(02:43) AnalysisThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. ---
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November 12th, 2024
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-65-free
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #64: Draft on the Scientific Panel
The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act regarding the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts under the AI Act. Legislative Process Implementing act on scientific panel: The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act regarding the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts under the AI Act. This panel will advise and assist the AI Office and national market surveillance authorities in implementing and enforcing the Act. The feedback period runs from 18 October to 15 November, lasting four weeks. All feedback received will be published on the site and must comply with established feedback rules. The collected input will be considered when finalising the initiative, which sets out rules for the establishment and operation of this panel. McNamara and Benifei to lead AI Act monitoring: Cynthia Kroet, Senior EU Policy Reporter at Euronews, reported that the European Parliament has [...] ---Outline:(00:19) Legislative Process(02:57) AnalysisThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. ---
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October 28th, 2024
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-64-draft
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #63: Standards, Cooperation, Risk Management
First Code of Practice plenary for general-purpose AI was on 30 September, revealing disagreements between GPAI providers and other stakeholders. Legislative Process Euractiv's tech journalist Jacob Wulff Wold reported that the European Commission held its first Code of Practice plenary for general-purpose AI (GPAI) on 30 September. The Commission shared a list of chairs and vice-chairs for working groups drafting the Code and welcomed nearly 1,000 participants to the virtual plenary. The drafting process will incorporate input from a multi-stakeholder consultation, workshops with GPAI providers and chairs/vice-chairs, and Code of Practice plenaries. The first draft is expected around 3 November, with the final version due in April 2025. Preliminary results from the stakeholder consultation, which received almost 430 submissions, were presented at the plenary. The consultation revealed differing opinions on data disclosure and risk assessment measures between GPAI providers and other stakeholders. The Commission received diverse input, with [...] ---Outline:(00:20) Legislative Process(01:32) AnalysisThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. ---
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October 14th, 2024
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-63-standards
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #62: AI Pact Signed; Code of Practice Launched
The European Commission collects over 100 AI Pact signatures and an online kick-off plenary for the general-purpose AI code of practice is scheduled for 30 September. Legislative Process Over a hundred companies sign AI Pact pledges: The European Commission has announced over a hundred initial signatories to the AI Pact, including multinational corporations and SMEs from various sectors. The Pact supports voluntary adherence to the AI Act principles before its official implementation and deepens engagement between the AI Office and stakeholders. Signatories commit to at least three core actions: developing an AI governance strategy to comply with the Act, mapping high-risk AI systems, and promoting AI literacy among staff. More than half of the participants have also pledged to ensure human oversight, mitigate risks and transparently label certain AI-generated content. The Pact remains open for companies to join and commit to both the core and additional pledges until [...] ---Outline:(00:22) Legislative Process(04:05) AnalysisThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. ---
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September 30th, 2024
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-62-ai-pact
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #61: Council of Europe AI Convention vs the Act
Comparison of the Council of Europe's AI convention with the AI Act. The AI Office receives nearly 1,000 expressions of interest to participate in the code of practice. Legislative Process Strong interest for the first general-purpose AI code of practice: The AI Office has received nearly 1,000 expressions of interest from organisations and individuals worldwide to participate in drafting the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. The drafting process will commence with an online kick-off plenary on 30 September. The AI Office is currently verifying applicant eligibility based on submitted and public information, with participation confirmations to follow in due time. The Code will detail AI Act rules for the providers of general-purpose AI models, including those with systemic risks. A multi-stakeholder consultation, with submissions due by 18 September, will inform the drafting process. Controversy over the hiring of a lead scientific adviser for AI: Euractiv's Tech [...] ---Outline:(00:21) Legislative Process(03:22) AnalysisThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. ---
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September 16th, 2024
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-61-council
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Up-to-date developments and analyses of the EU AI Act.
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