Security News > 2020 > February > EU Proposes Rules for Artificial Intelligence to Limit Risks
The EU's executive Commission said it wants to develop a "Framework for trustworthy artificial intelligence." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had ordered her top deputies to come up with a coordinated European approach to artificial intelligence and data strategy 100 days after she took office in December.
"Artificial intelligence must serve people, and therefore artificial intelligence must always comply with people's rights."
EU leaders, keen on establishing "Technological sovereignty," also released a strategy to unlock data from the continent's businesses and the public sector so it can be harnessed for further innovation in artificial intelligence.
The EU's report said clear rules are needed to address "High-risk AI systems," such as those in recruitment, healthcare, law enforcement or transport, which should be "Transparent, traceable and guarantee human oversight." Other artificial intelligence systems could come with labels certifying that they are in line with EU standards.
Under the proposals, which are open for public consultation until May 19, EU authorities want to be able to test and certify the data used by the algorithms that power artificial intelligence in the same way they check cosmetics, cars and toys.