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European AI Associations Call for European AI Sovereignty 
3 March 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2025
On 29 January 2025, the European AI Forum (EAIF), the AI, Data and Robotics Association (ADRA), and EIT Digital issued a joint statement addressing recent advances by the United States and China in artificial intelligence initiatives. The statement underscores the need for the European Union … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Council of Europe Publishes Aid for AI Impact Assessments 
28 January 2025 (updated 1 year, 7 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2024
On 2 December 2024, the Council of Europe presented the "HUDERIA Methodology". This document provides guidance for both public and private entities to carry out risk and impact assessments for artificial intelligence (AI) systems from the point of view of human rights, democracy, … Read more
Council of Europe Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Rights Issues
Spotlight EDPB Opinion on AI Data Processing 
15 January 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2024
On 17 December 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its Opinion on certain data protection aspects related to the processing of personal data in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Protection
Spotlight Europol Report: Benefits and Challenges of AI for Law Enforcement 
23 December 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
For the first time, Europol’s Innovation Lab has published an Observatory Report on AI and Policing, which aims to provide an overview of the benefits and challenges associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by law enforcement. The report seeks to show how … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Space Regulation Europol
Council of Europe Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence in Prisons and Probation 
11 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 9 October 2024, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers issued a new Recommendation regarding the ethical and organisational aspects of the use of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies by prison and probation services. It stresses, for instance, that prison and probation services use AI and related digital technologies legitimately and proportionately and only if they contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders. Read more
Council of Europe Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Rights Issues
Over 100 Companies Commit to EU AI Pact 
15 October 2024
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2024
On 25 September 2024, the European Commission announced that over 100 companies have signed the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pact, committing to voluntary pledges to promote trustworthy and safe AI development ahead of the AI Act's full application. The signatories include multinational corporations and European … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Spotlight Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence 
26 September 2024 (updated 1 year, 7 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 5 September 2024, the first-ever, international, legally-binding instrument on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was opened for signature by the Council of Europe (CoE). The CoE’s “Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence” provides a common baseline to ensure that activities within the lifecycle of AI systems are fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Read more
Council of Europe Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
EUIs Using Generative AI Systems: EDPS Guidelines 
3 September 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
On 3 June 2024, the EDPS published guidelines on generative Artificial Intelligence and personal data for EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs). The guidelines will help EUIs comply with the data protection obligations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 if they use or develop generative AI tools. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Data Protection
Spotlight New Report on Encryption by EU Innovation Hub 
9 August 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
At the beginning of June 2024, the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security published its first Report on Encryption. The report analyses the topic of encryption from legislative, technical, and developmental points of view. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Space Regulation Europol Cybercrime Law Enforcement Cooperation Data Protection
Final Approval and Publication of the AI Act 
8 August 2024 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
After the Council's final green light on 21 May 2024, the pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, establishing the first comprehensive global regulatory framework for AI, was published in the EU’s Official Journal on 12 July 2024 (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). The AI Act prohibits certain AI … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
European Court of Auditors' Special Report on EU Efforts for a Robust AI Ecosystem 
2 July 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
The European Court of Auditors' Special Report 08/2024 evaluated the Commission's role in contributing to developing a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. To do so, it assessed the effectiveness of the following Commission actions: the Commission’s actions in coordinating EU AI plans (2018, 2021) and … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Protection of Financial Interests
EDPB Opinion on Facial Recognition Technology at Airports 
11 June 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
On 24 May 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued an opinion on the use of facial recognition technology by airport operators and airline companies for biometrically enabled authentication or identification of passengers. The opinion assessed the compatibility of such processing with … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Protection
Spotlight AI Act: Parliament and Council Reach Provisional Agreement on World's First AI Rules 
18 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 1 month ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2023
After three days of intense negotiations, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. This legislation aims to ensure the safety of AI systems on the European market, respect for fundamental rights, and stimulate investment and innovation in AI in Europe. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation Council European Parliament
Europol Report "The Second Quantum Revolution" 
5 December 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
A Europol report released on 23 October 2023 provides insights on how quantum computing and quantum technologies can help law enforcement and how malicious actors can use these technical advancements. The report makes five key recommendations to law enforcement authorities. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Europol Data Protection
EP’s Amendments to the AI Act 
28 July 2023
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 14 June 2023, the EP adopted its negotiating position on the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act. MEPs plead for a full ban on AI for biometric surveillance, emotion recognition, and predictive policing. Generative AI systems like ChatGPT must disclose that content was AI-generated. AI systems used to influence voters in elections should be considered high-risk. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) European Parliament
FRA Report on Use of AI in Predictive Policing and Offensive Speech Detection 
8 March 2023 (updated 1 year ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2023
A new report from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights looks at the use of artificial intelligence in predictive policing and offensive speech detection. It demonstrates how bias in algorithms appears and how it can affect people’s lives. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)