The European Commission circulated the #AI Pact's draft commitments to anticipate compliance with high-risk requirements for AI developers and deployers, seen by MLex. The Commission aims to have the first signatories by Oct. content.mlex.com/#/content/1578…

Important move from EU, US & UK antitrust authorities issuing a joint statement on competition in the generative AI/foundation model market. "We are working to share an understanding of the issues as appropriate and are committed to using our respective powers where appropriate."

No white smoke concerning the EU's signature of the Council of Europe's #AI Convention, as COREPER failed to solve the competency controversy today. A new compromise proposal, seen by MLex , is now on the table, but the decision might be made at the very last minute.

The Product Liability Directive might open a new front for software providers in mass litigation, as it is unclear whether the notion of data "destruction or corruption" covers damages from cyberattacks. And the Cyber Resilience Act might enable just that. content.mlex.com/#/content/1578…

NEW: The European Parliament is setting up a working group to monitor the implementation of the #AIAct, following the example of the #DMA & #DSA. Membership and modalities will be defined in Sept, but the same MEPs are expected to be involved. content.mlex.com/#/content/1579…

The European Commission has amended the AI Liability Directive based on the final text of the #AIAct. While most amendments did not change the meaning of the provisions, there is a crucial addition that might expand the liability risk for deployers. content.mlex.com/#/content/1579…

How is this GDPR compliant?

The #AIAct's bans on unacceptable uses will start to apply next Feb. But the enforcement provisions, including the fines, will only start to apply in Aug 2025. That means the bans' application will be left to private litigation for the first 6 months. content.mlex.com/#/content/1586…

Earlier this month, the Commission launched a call for tender for a study on how to foster energy efficiency & limit the carbon footprint of AI technologies. The #AIAct envisages energy efficiency should be included in technical standards for GPAI models. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/art…

Generative #AI has been developed in a legal grey area regarding copyright. Court cases suggest this situation cannot last. AI companies and rightsholders need each other much more than they care to admit, but they still need to find a way to co-exist. content.mlex.com/#/content/1579…

White smoke on the AI Convention: Last night, EU countries agreed to Hungary's two-step approach, giving the Commission the mandate to sign on behalf of the bloc on Sept. 5 in Vilnius. The US also confirmed it will sign then, MLex has learned. content.mlex.com/#/content/1591…

we are happy to have reached an agreement with the US AI Safety Institute for pre-release testing of our future models. for many reasons, we think it's important that this happens at the national level. US needs to continue to lead!

Yesterday, the Commission shared a new version of the pledges for the #AI Pact. The wording was toned down, making the commitments easier for signatories to accept. The intent is to secure uptake by the end of September, before the parliamentary hearings. content.mlex.com/#/content/1591…

The EU's standardization work on the #AIAct has recently seen a shift in the type of ISO standards that should be used as reference points. This change caused further delays, pushing those involved to consider alternative solutions, like partial delivery. content.mlex.com/#/content/1592…

The AI Office is looking for a lead scientific adviser to support GPAI model evaluation and testing. Contrary to what was initially announced, the European Commission wants to fill this critical post with an EU official rather than someone external. content.mlex.com/#/content/1592…

Ahead of next week's second #AI Board meeting, EU countries significantly changed the body's draft rules of procedure and internal structure, seeking to limit the AI Office's capacity to influence its decision-making. All the details on MLex. content.mlex.com/#/content/1592…

Mark your calendar: the first plenary meeting of the AI Act's Code of Practice for general-purpose AI models will take place on 30 September. The Commission received expressions of interest from over 1,000 organizations and individuals to participate. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/ai-off…

The US and EU are set to sign a joint statement later this month outlining shared principles on the security of undersea cables. The principles include carrying out risk assessments of suppliers, a move to counter Chinese vendors. content.mlex.com/#/content/1593…