EU Task Force to Review ChatGPT and Other AI Tools
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) plans to establish a task force to examine AI tools such as ChatGPT, which could lead to stricter regulations for AI use across Europe. Several countries, including Italy and Germany, have already taken steps to ban ChatGPT over privacy and data protection concerns. The task force aims to promote cooperation and information exchange between data protection authorities and align member states' political positions. The goal is to create responsible guidelines for AI use that enhance transparency and strengthen trust in rapidly evolving technologies.
The EU is also developing a legal framework to address challenges and opportunities presented by AI and strengthen trust in the technology. The European Commission plans to increase private and public investment in AI technologies to €20 billion annually. Meanwhile, the European Parliament intends to introduce the world's toughest regulations for AI use, including mandatory disclosure of data used to train algorithms and models, a ban on facial recognition in public spaces, and holding AI manufacturers accountable for the misuse of their solutions.
However, EU bodies in Strasbourg and Brussels must come to an agreement before any regulations go into effect. The current legislative period lasts until 2024, and a final draft law should result from negotiations between the EU Parliament, Commission, individual member states, and MEPs. The IT industry has warned against strict rules and bans and called for practical regulations that promote technological development.
