Benjamin L. Stewart

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EU AI Act, Article 50

See also GenAI Disclosure Statements.

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REGULATION (EU) 2024/1689 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 2024-06-13

laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and amending Regulations (EC) No 300/2008, (EU) No 167/2013, (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2019/2144 and Directives 2014/90/EU, (EU) 2016/797 and (EU) 2020/1828 (Artificial Intelligence Act)

Purpose of the EU AI Act

  • Establishes a uniform legal framework for developing, marketing, deploying, and using AI systems across the European Union.

  • Promotes human-centred and trustworthy AI while supporting innovation, employment, and cross-border trade.

  • Prevents Member States from imposing inconsistent national restrictions unless the Regulation permits them.

Core Values and Protections

  • Aligns AI development and use with EU values, fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law, and environmental protection.

  • Seeks a high level of protection for:

    • Health and safety

    • Fundamental rights

    • Individuals and businesses

    • Democratic institutions

    • The environment

Need for Harmonised Rules

  • AI systems can be deployed across many sectors and circulate easily between EU countries.

  • Divergent national laws could:

    • Fragment the internal market

    • Reduce legal certainty

    • Restrict innovation and cross-border services

  • Uniform obligations are therefore required for AI developers, importers, providers, and users.

AI’s Potential Benefits

AI may improve:

  • Prediction and decision-making

  • Operations and resource allocation

  • Personalised digital services

  • Healthcare, education, agriculture, and food safety

  • Transport, logistics, energy, and infrastructure

  • Public services, justice, and security

  • Environmental monitoring, biodiversity protection, and climate action

Risks and Possible Harm

  • AI may create risks depending on its application, context, and technological maturity.

  • Harm may be:

    • Physical

    • Psychological

    • Social

    • Economic

    • Material or non-material

Human-Centred Approach

  • AI should serve people and increase human well-being.

  • Public trust requires AI systems and regulations to reflect EU rights and values.

High-Risk AI Systems

  • Common rules are needed for high-risk AI systems.

  • These rules should:

    • Protect health, safety, and fundamental rights

    • Be non-discriminatory

    • Comply with international trade obligations

    • Reflect EU digital-rights principles and trustworthy-AI ethics guidance

Overall Regulatory Goal

  • Create a clear and robust EU-wide framework that:

    • Protects public interests and fundamental rights

    • Supports innovative AI solutions

    • Encourages an AI ecosystem consistent with EU values

    • Enables the free movement of AI-based goods and services across the internal market

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