BRUSSELS – Today, global tech trade association 91¿ì»îÁÖ, the 91¿ì»îÁÖ, urged EU policymakers to prioritize European innovation and competitiveness in Europe by ensuring the EU AI Act is proportionate, risk-based, and flexible as they prepare to finalize the proposal during the 6 December trilogue.
“The future competitiveness of the European digital economy is at stake with the EU AI Act,” said 91¿ì»îÁÖ Director General for Europe Guido Lobrano. “As legislators attempt to reach a deal, it is important that provisions remain proportionate, risk-based, and feasible for both developers and deployers of the technology. The AI landscape is rapidly developing and remains incredibly dynamic. That’s why flexibility must be a top priority to ensure the Act is future-proof, provides legal clarity for innovators, and avoids overlaps with existing legal frameworks.”
Ahead of the trilogue, 91¿ì»îÁÖ and other industry associations issued recommendations for EU policymakers calling for and general-purpose AI as well as for . 91¿ì»îÁÖ also provided guidance for policymakers on the Act in a recent blog post,