The EU reaches a deal on the AI Act, one of the world's first comprehensive attempts to limit AI use, including in law enforcement and critical infrastructure
another set of rules that let them fine US big tech companies since there aren't any European ones. The law will require foundation models, including GPT & Gemini, to comply with transparency obligations before they are released to the public. … Dare Obasanjo / @carnage4life : I'm not saying the regulations or the intent behind them is bad. Just that it's notable that the EU's approach to tech these days is primarily how to restrict its use and fine American (and increasingly Chinese) tech companies. Over time this mindset and approach will lead to a divergence in the trajectories of how global economies use and adapt to technology. … Dare Obasanjo / @carnage4life : It's interesting to note the EU is now using regulation to opt out of the benefits of the technology industry as other economies like the United States and China are racing headlong to capitalize on it. Over the past few years EU regulators have been working tirelessly to find ways to ban targeted online advertising, end to end encryption and now generative AI. … Mastodon: David August / @davidaugust@mastodon.online : Progress on legal frameworks around AI safeguards is being made. The EU now has a political agreement around their framework, and is now expected to make it law early next year. — “...threatens stiff financial penalties for violations...7% of a company's global turnover.” … Don Marti / @dmarti@federate.social : “It also confirms the [EU] AI act will not apply to systems exclusively for military or defence purposes.” — https://techcrunch.com/... (don't worry about “innovation” in the EU...they're just taking steps to align the interest of investors, entrepreneurs, and developers with the public interest in defense. … X: Thierry Breton / @thierrybreton : Historic! The EU becomes the very first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI 🇪🇺 The #AIAct is much more than a rulebook — it's a launchpad for EU startups and researchers to lead the global AI race. The best is yet to come! 👍 [video] Ursula von der Leyen / @vonderleyen : The 🇪🇺 AI Act is a global first. A unique legal framework for the development of AI you can trust. And for the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses. A commitment we took in our political guidelines - and we delivered. I welcome today's political agreement. Thierry Breton / @thierrybreton : Deal! #AIAct [image] @luke_metro : Two Europes, same day [image] Charles Fitzgerald / @charlesfitz : Victory lap for a politically compromised regulatory regime hashed out in smoke-filled room no one has actually seen that optimizes to “do something “/be first (and failed even to be first). Yay Europe! #sticktowineandcheese @alex : Welp gl France let's see if this works Daniel / @growing_daniel : Europeans treat regulating things like its some kind of accomplishment and that really tells you everything you need to know about the continent Max Hodak / @maxhodak_ : i love europe but everyone's intuitions right now are seriously under-rating the fact that europe doesn't actually make almost anything anymore their modern life is completely dependent on other powers, and this is eventually going to cause real problems Ashlee Vance / @ashleevance : Think I've been to as many European start-ups as just about anyone on the planet. There's a weird psychological limiter on start-up ambitions that is not helped by universities or governments Mike Solana / @micsolana : great, now all they have to do is actually build something @cnliberalism : Did the EU not learn any lessons from missing out on the previous decade of technological driven economic growth @martin_casado : Europe is a funny place. It worked very hard to lay the foundation modern science and engineering over the last 300 years. And now when given a real chance to be a leader again, is working just has hard to slip into irrelevancy. Zoe Kleinman / @zsk : The EU has finalised the AI Act after days of deliberations - it does not include foundation models (these underpin chatbots) - doesn't ban emotional recognition systems, despite inaccuracy issues - focuses on high risk systems https://www.bbc.com/... Nabeel S. Qureshi / @nabeelqu : Nice work! Explains why Europe has zero tech industry and so much of its best talent decides they have a brighter future in America. [image] @8teapi : You have to realize there's a demoralized core of European engineers... All stuck behind this Great Wall of European nostalgia, an attempt to freeze the clock, as vitality seeps away from what once birthed the Enlightenment @swiftonsecurity : @ThierryBreton ... Begging Europe to continue regulating yourselves so American can win 💪 Axel Voss MdEP / @axelvossmdep : @EPPGroup But let's be clear: we tried to make the best out of an unworkable approach to #AI. We are still NOT convinced that this is the right way to make sure Europe stays competitive in AI. Innovation will still take place elsewhere. Here, we missed our shot. Edwin Hayward / @edwinhayward : The EU set out the world's first comprehensive rules governing the development and use of AI. Only time will tell if they've made the right choices, but it positions them well in the race to further AI, because established players and startups have a clear framework to work to. Casper Klynge / @klyngec : PoW: Jury still very much out on whether the EU managed to sweetspot the first ever binding AI regulation or whether this will stifle innovation in Europe. One thing clear though: Compliance requirements will be major challenge for the backbone of Europe's economy: The SME's. Alessandro Mantelero / @mantelero : The result is remarkable, but the journey will still be long. As academics, we have months and years ahead to delve deeper into the #AIAct and help make this outcome of a compromise political agreement a key element of EU digital society regulation. Pieter Haeck / @pieter_haeck : Technically, nothing passed — it only passes when plenary and COREPER agree with trilogue deal. #nerdmode Roberta Metsola / @ep_president : A historic moment for digital Europe. I welcome the landmark deal on the new #AIAct. An avant-garde, responsible, comprehensive legislation that sets global standards. Europe has led and has delivered. Thank you @brandobenifei, @IoanDragosT and @Europarl_EN team. [video] @ka_iwanska : Habemus papam. Which papam? No one knows because it's a closed-door negotiation and we might or might not find out if it all makes sense next week. #EUisAFarse @privacymatters : But remember. The ePrivacy Directive was agreed in 2002 and we still don't have a revised instrument that addresses changes in technology & privacy implications Fanny Hidvegi / @infofannny : At least these two days are over. And now I can start eating my hat because before yesterday I would have never guessed that they will squeeze a deal out of this situation. #AIAct Luca Bertuzzi / @bertuzluca : #AIAct trilogue: it's a wrap! After 36 hours of intense negotiations, EU policymakers have reached a provisional deal on the world's first AI law. Much technical work remains, and it might take weeks to consolidate the text. More details to follow on the political agreement. Axel Voss MdEP / @axelvossmdep : We have a deal on the #AIAct! ✅ After years of work and sleepless nights of negotiations, the EU finishes the first global landmark regulation on #AI. This is a huge step for the EU and for fundamental rights. LinkedIn: Vangelis Zarkadoulas : As regards the use of real-time remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces, the provisional agreement clarifies … Conor Grennan : The European Union has set a global precedent with the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive AI law. Here are the Five Key Points you need to know and the challenges in enforcement: … Oliver Süme : I must admit that I was surprised by the agreement for an #AIAct in the European Union last night, given the very divergent positions … Amit Bavejaa : Watershed moment for regulation and governance of Artificial Intelligence — As governments across the globe grapple with governance options to balance tech … Erion Serti : The EU recently introduced a new regulation for #GenAI, marking a significant step in governing this rapidly evolving field. … Ali Abedini : The EU's AI Act is the world's first comprehensive law to regulate artificial intelligence, addressing risks and promoting safe, transparent, and non-discriminatory AI. … Dominique Shelton Leipzig : Today's agreement for the final EU AI Act is an important milestone. The existence of the EU AI Act should act as a catalyst for organizations … Forums: Hacker News : E.U. Agrees on Artificial Intelligence Rules with Landmark New Law BeauHD / Slashdot : Europe Reaches a Deal On the World's First Comprehensive AI Rules Ars OpenForum : AI regulation will begin in the EU