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By withdrawing its proposal for an AI Liability Directive (AILD), the EU Commission has, according to some critics, left key questions regarding liability along the AI value chain unresolved. A recent report by legal scholar Beatriz Botero Arcila, published with the support of the non-profit organization Mozilla, shows how complex value chains in AI development […]
There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the AI Act. After long months of waiting, the two MEPs Axel Voss (CDU) and Svenja Hahn (FDP) have now received an answer to a written question to the Commission. At the time (Nov. 18, 2024), they asked about the definition of the term “AI system” in the […]
The discussions of the European justice ministers on Friday focused on how the member states can contribute to the work of the planned special tribunal to prosecute Russian war crimes. Poland’s Justice Minister Adam Bodnar explained that the EU had already secured extensive evidence that would be crucial for the tribunal’s work. “Justice will be […]
Special EU summit in Brussels: EU leaders discussed Ukraine and European defense on 6 March. The declaration on Ukraine was strongly supported by 26 heads of state and government. Here are the conclusions.Savings and Investment Union: Commission proposal on the Savings and Investment Union not yet agreed.The conclusions of the Justice and Home Affairs Council […]
The informal meeting of EU telecommunications ministers in Warsaw focused on strengthening cybersecurity. It was the first meeting of ministers dedicated exclusively to cybersecurity. In the face of growing cyber threats and geopolitical tensions, they spoke out in favor of closer cooperation, better crisis coordination and sustainable funding for cybersecurity measures.To this end, the ministers […]
Finance Watch is calling for new rules for artificial intelligence in the financial sector. The non-governmental organization suggests that the regulatory framework must be reassessed, the AI Act expanded and a clear liability system created. After all, if AI makes harmful decisions in an uncontrolled manner, this puts consumers and the stability of the financial […]
Green MEP Daniel Freund would like to know from the Commission how much EU funding has gone to Elon Musk’s companies in recent years. Freund has submitted a corresponding priority question to the Commission for a written answer. The Commission must reply within three weeks.Freund is demanding a detailed list of spending on the companies […]
The landscape for artificial intelligence is shifting rapidly, yet this issue has barely registered in Germany’s federal election campaign. Businesses and researchers are warning that the next government must act swiftly.The US is maintaining its AI lead by continuing to invest heavily, having eliminated all federal-level AI regulations. China is not only developing innovative and […]
Heike Raab is the new Chair of the Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) of the European Committee of the Regions. The State Secretary for Europe and Media of Rhineland-Palatinate will chair the commission for two and a half years. In her new role, the SPD politician will lead the work […]