Highlights: MEPs will vote on Wednesday March 13 to put in place the first legislation to regulate artificial intelligence. This law is considered essential to guarantee security and respect for the fundamental rights of Europeans, but must not restrict innovation. The law, which is intended to be historic since it will be the first of its kind in the world, no longer rules out the possibility of using artificial intelligence for biometric recognition. The vote in the European Parliament comes at a time when, at the same time, in France, Emmanuel Macron received a report on artificial intelligence this Wednesday, March 13.

This is a first on a global level. MEPs will vote on Wednesday March 13 to put in place the first legislation to regulate artificial intelligence. This law is considered essential…

The European Union wants to legislate to regulate artificial intelligence

This is a first on a global level.

MEPs will vote on Wednesday March 13 to put in place the first legislation to regulate artificial intelligence.

This law is considered essential to guarantee security and respect for the fundamental rights of Europeans, but must not restrict innovation.

This is a first on a global level.

MEPs will vote this Wednesday to put in place the first legislation to regulate artificial intelligence.

By: RFI Follow

With our special correspondent in Strasbourg,

Romain Lemaresquier

The law, which will be voted on this Wednesday, follows an agreement concluded between the different countries of the

European Union

which establishes obligations for

artificial intelligence

regarding its level of risk and impact.

But this law does not entirely follow the position of the European Parliament, particularly following French pressure.

If no one questions the desire to legislate in the field of artificial intelligence while the latter is increasingly used, certain MEPs seem surprised by France's position, and in particular that of President Emmanuel Macron.

This law, which is intended to be historic since it will be the first of its kind in the world, no longer rules out the possibility of using artificial intelligence for biometric recognition, contrary to the wishes of MEPs.

This is a specific request, particularly from France, since it authorized the use of this technology within the framework of the immigration law adopted recently.

Protecting the smallest players in the sector

This legislation creates four categories in this sector, including one which concerns

artificial intelligence applications

which represent a clear risk to fundamental rights.

These will simply be banned in Europe.

As for so-called high-risk systems, they will have to comply with strict requirements.

But here again, France wanted to modify the text.

From now on, only large ChatGPT type companies will be able to be subject to control.

This is a way of protecting the smallest players in the sector, particularly French start-ups.

Despite these last minute changes, this law will go down in history as the first of its kind and could inspire other countries who wish to legislate in this area.

01:17

* EU / STRSBRG _Its Law on AI: D Cormand (EELV MEP)

The AI Commission submits its report to Emmanuel Macron

This vote in the European Parliament comes at a time when, at the same time, in France, Emmanuel Macron received a report on artificial intelligence this Wednesday, March 13.

After six months of work, fifteen experts deliver a series of recommendations for France in this area.

First point, the report concerns training around artificial intelligence professions, from research to innovation.

Experts recommend a major plan to raise awareness among both businesses and the general public about the use of this still poorly understood technology.

The report underlines it: AI is more of an economic opportunity than a threat to jobs.

Its application could allow an increase in GDP of 250 to 400 billion euros by 2035. But for this, the Commission insists on the massive need for investments and proposes a solution: redirect the savings of the French towards innovation.

Experts also emphasize the provision of data and the development of supercomputers essential to this technology.

According to the Élysée, France has managed to establish itself “

on the map of major AI countries

”.

Several signals indicate this, with these French startups, courted by tech giants or even with the investments of Google or Meta in the territory.

Emmanuel Macron wishes to assert this status.

The organization of a global summit on AI is being studied in France, by early 2025.

The European Union wants to legislate to regulate artificial intelligence

The European Union wants to legislate to regulate artificial intelligence

Protecting the smallest players in the sector

You may like

Trends 24h

Latest