AI Compliance Roundup Edition #5
Welcome back to our devoted readers and a warm hello to our new followers joining us on this journey through the ever-evolving world of AI regulation and compliance. In this edition, we delve into significant global developments that are shaping the landscape of AI governance.
Here are the key highlights:
Let's dive into the latest updates:
???? EU AI Act Negotiations Move Forward Under Pressure
Trilogue negotiations for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) faced a roadblock when France and Germany pushed back on the regulatory approach fearing negative impacts on local AI companies.
The main sticking points in the negotiations include the governance structure of the AI Act, how to balance enforcement at national and EU levels, and remote biometric identification in public spaces by law enforcement. A key meeting planned for December 6th gives hope that these issues will be resolved.
The AI Act has caused quite a stir and we have previously published a comprehensive overview of the upcoming AI Act and its stipulations for business globally.
???? AI Data Collection Investigation by the Italian Data Protection Authority
The Italian DPA has launched an investigation into Data Collection Practices for AI Training. The inquiry encompasses both public and private entities, aiming to assess the implementation of adequate security measures to prevent mass data scraping.
It has also announced a 60-day public consultation period to discuss potential security strategies to combat data scraping.
The inquiry indicates a broader trend across the EU, where there's a growing emphasis on stringent AI privacy compliance. This impacts companies, particularly those operating in or established in Italy, altering their approach to data collection and the development of AI technologies.
???? UK Introduces Draft AI Bill
The Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill was introduced into the UK Parliament’s House of Lords in late November. It focuses on two main areas: establishing a UK-wide AI Authority to coordinate AI regulation and review relevant legislation; and imposing obligations on the UK Secretary of State to create regulations concerning AI, including transparency and informed consent.
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It's currently in the early stages of the legislative process. This bill marks a significant step in the UK's approach to regulating AI and aims to provide a centralized framework for AI regulation.?
Learn more about the UK AI governance framework and its developments in Legal Nodes's recent article on the topic.
???? California Continues its Development of AI Governance Framework?
The California Privacy Protection Agency is drafting new regulations to cover broad areas like consumer notification of automated decision-making technology (ADMT) use, the right to opt-out, and risk assessments for ADMT.
These regulations are designed to enhance consumer protection and transparency in the use of AI, particularly in areas like employee monitoring and surveillance. This development is significant for any company doing business and relying on ADMT in California and could introduce new stringent obligations for their AI use in this market.
???? ???? CISA and NCSC Publish AI Security Guidelines
The joint guidelines by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) offer a set of principles for secure AI development and deployment. They aim to provide a framework to ensure AI systems are secure from the development phase, addressing global cybersecurity concerns.
Developed in cooperation with industry experts, these guidelines set a benchmark for the development of secure AI in the US and the UK, relevant both for business and government bodies.
???? Members of the US Senate introduce new AI Bill for Accountability and Innovation
The newly introduced AI Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act proposes federal enforceable standards for testing high-risk AI systems, transparency reports for high-impact AI systems, and sector-specific regulation recommendations. It also aims to provide consumers with clear distinctions between human and AI-generated content.
This bill, in its early legislative stages, represents a fresh U.S. federal effort to regulate AI, potentially leading to new accountability and safeguard approaches for businesses.
We hope you find these summaries insightful. As always, we invite you to engage with us in the comments section with your thoughts on these recent developments. Stay tuned for the next edition of the AI Compliance Roundup!
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