the European Parliament approves a draft regulation of the sector

MEPs approved on Wednesday June 14 a European project for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), paving the way for negotiations with the Member States to finalize this text which should limit the risks of ChatGPT-type systems. The European Parliament has called for new bans, such as that of automatic facial recognition systems in public places.

The Commission would like to authorize its use by law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime and terrorism. The subject should feed the debates with the Member States which refuse the prohibition of this controversial technology. The European Union hopes to conclude before the end of the year the first regulation in the world aimed at regulating and protecting innovation in artificial intelligence, a strategic sector in economic competition.

“AI raises many questions”

At the end of the day, negotiations must begin with the Member States to finalize the legislation as soon as possible. Commissioner Thierry Breton, who carried the text with his colleague Margrethe Vestager, called for the process to be concluded in “the next months”. “AI raises many social, ethical and economic questions. (…) It’s about acting fast and taking responsibility,” he said Wednesday. But the regulation will not come into force before 2026, in the best case. Believing that there was urgency, Thierry Breton and Margrethe Vestager announced their intention to obtain voluntary commitments from companies as quickly as possible.