The EU’s Community of Practice on Public Procurement of AI has published updated non-binding AI Model Contractual Clauses (MCC-AI) to assist public organizations in procuring AI systems. These templates are designed to align with the EU AI Act and provide guidance for both high-risk and non-high-risk AI systems.
The EU AI Act imposes strict regulations on Emotion AI, particularly in workplace settings, defining it as either “High Risk” or “Prohibited Use.” As of February 2025, the Act bans the use of AI systems to infer emotions in workplace and educational contexts, with significant penalties for non-compliance.
The EU AI Office has published the third draft of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, which outlines key copyright obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models. This draft emphasizes the importance of complying with EU copyright laws, particularly regarding the use of training data and the rights of content creators.
This article argues that reducing regulation for large AI providers is not a solution for Europe to catch up with the US and China, as it may only deepen dependencies on US technology. Instead, the EU should leverage its regulatory framework and investment strategy to set global standards for trustworthy AI and achieve tech sovereignty.
The article discusses the EU’s decision to withdraw the AI Liability Directive, which would have established accountability for AI systems that cause harm. This move is seen as a concession to Big Tech, raising concerns about the lack of regulatory oversight and the potential for exploitation in a market dominated by a few large companies.
The European Commission is seeking feedback from startups regarding the regulatory challenges they face under the EU’s AI laws, aiming to ease compliance costs and administrative burdens. This initiative is part of the “AI Continent Action Plan,” which emphasizes reducing compliance hurdles for smaller companies.
The European Commission is seeking feedback from startups regarding the regulatory challenges imposed by the EU’s AI laws, particularly focusing on compliance costs and administrative burdens. This initiative aims to simplify rules and reduce potential obstacles for smaller companies as the AI Act approaches its implementation date.
The EU’s newly unveiled AI Continent Action Plan aims to enhance AI leadership and deployment while addressing key enablers like access to computing resources and high-quality data. However, experts warn that without regulatory reforms to remove existing hurdles, the plan may not achieve its full potential.
The European Union has unveiled a plan to enhance its artificial intelligence industry, aiming to compete more effectively with the U.S. and China by simplifying regulations and building AI infrastructure. The initiative includes creating AI factories and a new service desk to assist firms in complying with its AI Act, which has faced criticism for being overly burdensome.
Carstens, Allen & Gourley has submitted key recommendations to the U.S. government regarding the development of a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan, advocating for legal clarity and innovation. Their proposals aim to promote responsible AI development while addressing regulatory hurdles that may hinder progress.