In a joint statement directed at the European Commission dated Friday, 17 January, eight lobbies from the digital sector express their concerns about the “increased regulatory burden” of implementing the regulation on artificial intelligence (AI Act).
They warn the European Commission as to the problems posed by “a complex and burdensome process” with “significantly short deadlines”, which are hampering European innovation. For instance, they are targeting the AI Liability Directive proposal – which would add another layer of regulation “that may not be necessary” – as well as the drafting of the code of best practices for AI.
According to the lobbyists, this code would add “extra requirements of [a] political or legislative nature not foreseen in the scope of the EU AI Act”.
In conclusion, they warn, “By overly focusing on regulatory barriers and without ambitious support for technological development and adoption, Europe risks being left behind in the AI race.”
See the joint statement: https://aeur.eu/f/f3p (Original version in French by Isalia Stieffatre)