EU Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Ethics
In Europe, strategic planning and ethical considerations are key components in the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). From fostering innovation to ensuring societal well-being, coordinated efforts and guidelines are in place to lead the way in AI technology. The EU's approach includes boosting technological capacity, establishing ethical frameworks, and promoting responsible AI practices.
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Artificial Intelligence for Europe Irina Orssich DG CNECT European Commission
EU strategy for AI - April 2018 October 2019 A STRATEGY FOR EUROPE TO LEAD THE WAY Boost Prepare for socio- economic changes Ensure an appropriate ethical & legal framework technological and industrial capacity & AI uptake 4/19 Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI 6/19 4/19 Expert Group Future of Work Expert Group Saftey and liability 12/18 Coordinated Plan with MS Policy and Investment Recommendations for Trustworthy AI 5/19 Servoz Report
Joining forces with MS On 10 April 2018 25 European countries signed a Declaration of cooperation on Artificial Intelligence. The initiative has been joined by all 28 Member States and Norway. Member States agreed to work together on the most important issues raised by Artificial Intelligence, from ensuring Europe's competitiveness in the research and deployment of AI, to dealing with social, economic, ethical and legal questions! 7 December 2018: Coordinated plan on AI published All Member States to put in place AI strategy by mid 2019. The coordinated plan will be reviewed annually
Coordinated plan of 7 December Maximising investment through partnerships Common strategic research and innovation agenda Resources for start-ups and innovators From the lab to the market Networks of European AI research excellence centres World-reference testing facilities Fostering AI take-up through Digital Innovation Hubs Talent skills and life-long learning A European data space AI for the Public sector Ethical guidelines and regulatory framework International Cooperation
High-Level Expert Group and mandate Two deliverables Chair: Pekka Ala-Pietil Ethics Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Policy & Investment Recommendations 52 members from: Industry Interaction with European AI Alliance Academia Broad multi-stakeholder platform counting over 4500 members to discuss AI policy in Europe Civil society
Ethics Guidelines for AI Requirements Human agency and oversight Diversity, non- discrimination and fairness Technical Robustness and safety Societal & environmental well-being Accountability Privacy and data governance To be continuously implemented & evaluated throughout AI system s life cycle Transparency
Ethics Guidelines for AI Assessment List Assessment list to operationalise the requirements Practical questions for each requirement 131 in total Test through piloting process to collect feedback from all stakeholders (public & private sector) Official launch of piloting: 28 June Stakeholder event https://ec.europa.eu/futurium/en/register-piloting-process
Policy & Investment Recommendations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Empower and protect humans and society Take up a tailored approach to the AI market Secure a Single European Market for Trustworthy AI Enable AI ecosystems through sectoral multi-stakeholder alliances Foster the European data economy Exploit the multi-faceted role of the public sector Strengthen and unite Europe's research capabilities Nurture education to the Fourth Power Adopt a risk-based governance approach to AI and ensure an appropriate regulatory framework 10. Stimulate an open and lucrative investment environment 11. Embrace a holistic way of working, combining a 10-year vision with a rolling action plan
March 2017 Special Eurobarometer 460 The majority agree robots and artificial intelligence technologies require careful management Almost nine in ten respondents (88%) agree robots and artificial intelligence are technologies that require careful management. More than half (53%) totally agree , while a further 35% tend to agree . Just 7% disagree.
Question 1: Is a voluntary approach to AI ethics the right tool to create an environment of trust and innovation in Europe? Question 2: Which of the 7 requirements from the Ethics Guidelines for trustworthy AI would you find most important to regulate? Multiple choice answer We don t need any new rules for AI in Europe, only guidance A voluntary certification scheme for AI ethics would be helpful There should mandatory rules in all circumstances Depending on the impact of the AI system, a combination of voluntary mechanisms, and mandatory rules Result (%) 5 Multiple choice answer Result (%) Human agency and oversight 24 Technical robustness and safety 20 self- 6 Privacy and data governance 28 be 13 Transparency Diversity, and fairness Societal well-being 33 25 non-discrimination 76 and environmental 10 Accountability None of these 31 4 guidance
President-elect Ursula von der Leyen: In my first 100 days in office, I will put forward legislation for a coordinated European approach on the human and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence. I will make sure that we prioritise investments in Artificial Intelligence, both through the Multiannual Financial Framework and through the increased use of public-private partnerships.
