23/04/2021 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 23 April, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) welcomed the European Commission's proposal for a framework on artificial intelligence (AI) that was presented on 21 April (see EUROPE 12703/3), while insisting on the need to prohibit the option of using remote biometric identification. This use of AI, which was described by the Commission as being “high risk”, will, according to the Commission's proposal, be eligible for exceptions where it is required to prevent a specific and imminent terrorist threat or, in particular, to identify or locate a suspect wanted for a serious crime. Several political groups, such as the S&D, and associations such as the European Consumer Organisation, who advocate a stricter approach, have also expressed their concerns about the potential security risks that might arise under this type of exception. (TM)