France, Germany, and Italy have reached an agreement on the regulation of artificial intelligence, according to a joint report obtained by Reuters agency. It is expected that negotiations at the European Union level will be expedited.
In this context, the three governments support voluntary commitments. However, they are obliging providers of both small and large artificial intelligence services in the European Union who agree to them.
Negotiations are ongoing between the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union on how to determine the EU’s position in this regard.
Last June, the European Parliament presented the “Artificial Intelligence Act” with the aim of controlling the risks of artificial intelligence applications and avoiding discrimination by harnessing the creative capabilities of artificial intelligence.
During the discussions, the European Parliament proposed that the Code of Conduct be initially binding only on the main providers of artificial intelligence services, who are primarily from the United States.
Regarding this proposal, the three governments in the European Union expressed concerns about its impact on small-scale service providers in Europe and the possibility of diminishing customer trust in them, leading to a decreased number of clients. They also emphasized the necessity of mandatory codes of conduct and transparency for everyone.
According to the agency, a system for imposing penalties can be established later on. An EU body will also monitor individuals’ compliance with the standards in the future.
The German Ministry of Economy considered that laws and state control should not regulate artificial intelligence itself but rather its application.
The Minister of Digital Affairs, Volker Wissing, expressed his great joy in reaching an agreement with France and Germany to restrict the use of smart technology.
Wissing added: “If we want to be prominent players in the field of artificial intelligence at a global level, we need to regulate applications and not just rely on technology.”
Francesca Brandner, Secretary of State in the German Ministry of Economy, emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities and reducing risks.
While governments around the world are harnessing the economic benefits of artificial intelligence, the United Kingdom hosted its first summit on artificial intelligence safety in November.
The German government is organizing a digital summit in the city of Jena, Thuringia, during Monday and Tuesday, where representatives from politics, business, and science will gather.
