The authors express serious concerns that the draft Code of Practice for the EU AI Act fails to adequately protect human rights by allowing many risks to be classified as optional. They argue that this approach undermines the Act’s intent to set a world-leading standard for AI regulation while prioritizing corporate interests over human rights.
Negotiators of the AI Act have expressed concerns regarding the neglect of fundamental rights in a key implementation document. A letter signed by leading MEPs and the Spanish minister highlights the importance of addressing these issues to ensure effective implementation.
The article discusses how AI systems pose new societal harms that threaten judicial independence and the rule of law due to their algorithmic opacity and lack of legal safeguards. It emphasizes the need for robust legal frameworks to address these risks and ensure that democratic processes are not undermined.
A newly proposed California bill, Assembly Bill 1018, aims to regulate artificial intelligence decision-making tools to prevent discrimination in the workplace. If passed, it would impose significant compliance burdens on employers using AI-driven hiring and workforce management tools.
The AI Bill of Rights is a framework designed to ensure that the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies prioritize people’s basic civil rights. Introduced by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in 2022, it aims to promote safe, responsible, and democratic AI practices while addressing potential risks and ethical concerns.
This article explores the impact of bias in AI models and emphasizes the importance of ensuring fairness in their predictions. It discusses various sources of bias, real-world examples, and key fairness metrics to assess and mitigate bias in machine learning models.
The EU is working on new guidelines related to the AI Act, emphasizing that human rights should be the central guiding principle. Over two dozen organizations have called for these guidelines to address fundamental rights and clarify loopholes in the legislation, particularly concerning policing and migration.
The upcoming Commission guidelines on the AI Act implementation must prioritize human rights and justice to ensure meaningful enforcement of the legislation. The guidelines should clarify that all AI systems, including those deemed ‘simple,’ are within scope and establish prohibitions against the misuse of technology that threatens fundamental rights, particularly for marginalized groups.
As the November 2024 deadline approaches, EU member states are under pressure to establish authorities responsible for enforcing the AI Act, which regulates AI technologies to safeguard fundamental rights. The effectiveness of this Act will rely on robust enforcement mechanisms that balance innovation with the protection of privacy and civil liberties.
A coalition of civil society organizations is urging the European Union to prioritize human rights in the implementation guidelines of the AI Act. They emphasize the need for comprehensive protections against discriminatory practices and advocate for a broad interpretation of prohibited AI technologies.