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The European Union is developing compliance guidelines for its new law on artificial intelligence. As part of this process, a consultation was launched (here) is seeking input in two areas. The first is how the law defines AI systems (as opposed to “simpler, traditional” programs). It asks people in the AI industry, business, academia and civil society for opinions on the clarity of key elements of the law’s definition, as well as examples of software that should be out of scope.
The second question is about prohibited uses of artificial intelligence. The law contains a few use cases that are prohibited because they are considered an “unacceptable risk,” such as Chinese-style social registration. The bulk of the consultation is focused here. The European Union wants detailed comments on each prohibited use, and seems particularly keen to get practical examples.
The consultation runs until 11 December 2024. The Commission then expects to publish guidance on identifying AI systems and prohibited uses in early 2025, according to press release.
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