The EU has highlighted the importance of having adequate oversight over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) through the AI Act, which came into force in August 2023. This piece of legislation aims to regulate AI systems based on the risks they pose to society, creating a framework that ensures safety and responsibility in the use of these emerging technologies . The recent request from the Judicial Committee (JURI) to join the inter-parliamentary monitoring group on the AI Act highlights the urgency and complexity of these new regulations.
The working group to monitor artificial intelligence
The working group, so far composed of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) commissions, has the objective of monitoring the implementation of the AI Act. Brando Benifei, co-rapporteur on the legislation, announced that the group will be operational as early as mid-October, which brings forward an in-depth discussion on how to implement the provisions of the act. The JURI Commission’s request, therefore, reflects the desire for broader and more inclusive collaboration, given that legal and civil rights issues are also key to the effective application of the aforementioned act.
The final composition of the working group could be decided at the next IMCO commission meeting scheduled for October 14. These working groups, already established during the previous parliamentary term for the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), have proven to be an effective tool for ensuring continuous and detailed oversight of legislation being implemented. The involvement of MEPs from different commissions favors not only a diversified vision, but also greater synergy between the various areas of law which may present significant intersections.
The work of the European Commission
In addition, the European Commission has already signaled its intention to harmonize several existing rules in line with the AI Act, such as the revision of the technical aspects of the Medical Devices Regulation and the in vitro Regulation. This interconnection between the various legislation highlights the importance of connecting the expertise of different commissions to ensure that the implementation of the AI Act not only responds to immediate needs, but also takes into account the wider implications for health, safety and rights civilians of European citizens. Interinstitutional collaboration, therefore, appears crucial in this process of adaptation towards an increasingly digital and interconnected future.
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