The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: the first look at the project

Abstract

The proposal of European Union Regulation establishing harmonized rules for artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) is under consideration. The structure and features of the draft of this regulatory legal act of the integration organization are analyzed. Thus, the act will contain harmonized rules for the commissioning, operation and use of AI systems; bans on certain artificial intelligence methods; special requirements for high-risk AI systems and the obligations of the operators of such systems, harmonized transparency rules for AI systems intended for interaction with individuals, emotion recognition systems and biometric categorization systems, AI systems used to create images, audio or video content, or managing them; market surveillance and supervision rules. The article discusses other provisions of the Act, the features of the proposed institutions (In particular, the European Council on Artificial Intelligence should be created) and norms, including extraterritoriality, risk-based approach, object, scope, definitions, punishment for violations of provisions. The possibility of voluntarily complying with codes of conduct for some AI systems is highlighted. Conclusions are drawn about the advisability of (non) application of these institutions or rules in the Russian Federation.