EU Artificial Intelligence ACT: La prima regolamentazione (Europea) sull'Intelligenza Artificiale

Video Backlight di Marco Italiano
15 Dec 202308:19

Summary

TLDRThe video discusses the AI Act, new European Union legislation regulating uses of artificial intelligence based on risk level. It establishes four risk categories - minimal, high, unacceptable, limited/specific - with corresponding requirements and restrictions. Key points include mandatory transparency for general AI models regarding training processes and respect for people's rights and freedoms. The Act creates governance bodies to oversee implementation, and sanctions for violations like fines and class action lawsuits to protect citizens' rights.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The AI Act is a long-awaited European law that regulates the use of AI systems
  • 😮‍💨 The law classifies AI systems into 4 risk levels: minimal, limited, high and unacceptable risk
  • 🚫 AI systems posing unacceptable risk to people's rights and freedoms will be banned
  • 😊 Low risk AI like movie recommendations will have minimal obligations
  • 🤖 High risk AI like in the judiciary will face stricter rules
  • 🔎 AI providers must be transparent on how their systems are trained
  • 🏢 An EU AI office and national authorities will oversee implementation
  • ⚖️ Fines up to €35M or 7% of global turnover can be imposed for violations
  • 🤝 Citizens can launch class action suits if harmed by non-compliant AI
  • 👍🏻 The law aims to protect people's rights and freedoms in the AI age

Q & A

  • What is the AI Act?

    -The AI Act is a new European Union law that regulates the use of artificial intelligence systems. It establishes rules around transparency, risk management, governance and enforcement.

  • When is the AI Act expected to be finalized?

    -The AI Act is expected to be finalized and published in the Official Journal of the European Union in spring 2024, if all steps in the legislative process go as planned.

  • How does the AI Act classify risk levels of AI systems?

    -The AI Act classifies AI systems into four risk levels - minimal, limited, high and unacceptable risk. This risk-based approach tailors obligations to the actual risk an AI system poses.

  • What are some examples of unacceptable risk AI systems?

    -Examples of unacceptable risk AI systems that will be prohibited include AI used for social scoring, as done in China, or predictive policing.

  • What transparency rules apply to general purpose AI models?

    -For general purpose AI models like large language models, there are transparency rules around disclosure of how these models are trained, to ensure respect of human rights and freedoms.

  • How will the AI Act be enforced?

    -The EU will establish an AI Office to oversee enforcement. Member states must also designate national competent authorities. Fines up to €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover can be levied for violations.

  • Can individuals take action if harmed by non-compliant AI?

    -Yes, the latest AI Act draft allows individuals to initiate class action lawsuits if they are harmed by non-compliant AI systems.

  • What are the core principles behind the AI Act?

    -The AI Act is centered on protecting human rights and freedoms that may be impacted by AI systems. Ensuring transparency around AI is also a core principle.

  • Which systems are considered low or no risk?

    -AI systems like those recommending Christmas playlists or movies to stream are considered low or no risk, with minimal obligations under the AI Act.

  • What role will EU member states play in AI Act governance?

    -Each EU member state must designate a national authority responsible for supervising implementation and compliance with the AI Act locally.

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