The EU AI Act Newsletter

The European Commission is currently recruiting Legal and Policy Officers for the European AI Office. Analyses Analysis of the 1st Code of Practice Draft: Yacine Jernite and Lucie-Aimée Kaffee from Hugging Face evaluated the proposed measures for AI Act Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. Jernite and Kaffee state that whilst the transparency measures are generally well-directed, requiring detailed documentation and performance evaluation, improvements are needed to increase public accessibility of information and adapt language for collaborative development settings. The copyright-related measures are deemed promising, particularly in their emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and standardisation. However, the authors raise concerns about potential fragmentation and the impact on smaller developers and copyright holders. The most significant criticism targets the proposed taxonomy of systemic risks, which is considered too narrowly focused on remote hazards whilst overlooking more immediate concerns. The authors suggest a restructured taxonomy addressing, for example, three key areas [...] ---Outline:(00:16) Analyses(07:03) JobsThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. --- First published: December 16th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-67-more --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Independent experts have presented the initial draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice and consultation on AI Act prohibitions and AI system definition is now open. Legislative Process First draft of the Code of Practice available now: Independent experts have presented the initial draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, having completed the first of four drafting rounds scheduled before April 2025. This draft was discussed with approximately a thousand stakeholders, including EU Member State representatives and international observers, in dedicated working group meetings. The document, facilitated by the European AI Office, was developed by appointed Chairs and Vice-Chairs of four thematic working groups, incorporating input from general-purpose AI model providers and considering international approaches. The draft outlines guiding principles and objectives, with open questions highlighting areas for further development. The final Code will establish rules for transparency and copyright compliance for providers of general-purpose AI [...] ---Outline:(00:20) Legislative Process(04:58) Analyses(10:34) JobsThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. --- First published: December 2nd, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-66-huge --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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. --- First published: November 12th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-65-free --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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. --- First published: October 28th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-64-draft --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.