Wozu braucht es den EU AI Act?
Introduction to AI Regulation
Overview of the AI Act
- Til introduces himself and his role at the Apply TI Institute for Europe, focusing on AI regulation, particularly the AI Act.
- He emphasizes that AI is fundamentally different from traditional products due to its complexity and explainability issues.
Challenges in AI Systems
- Discusses the learning capability of AI systems, which can evolve over time unlike static products such as appliances.
- Highlights reproducibility issues in AI outputs; identical inputs may yield varying results, complicating decision-making based on these systems.
Human Rights Concerns
- Notes potential violations of fundamental rights through large-scale discrimination by both companies and state actors using AI technologies.
Scope and Responsibilities Under the AI Act
Applicability of the AI Act
- Clarifies that private use of AI (e.g., hobby projects) falls outside the scope of the regulations outlined in the Act.
Roles Defined by the Act
- Identifies key roles: providers (those who develop and test AI systems), operators (users implementing these systems), and their respective responsibilities.
Provider Responsibilities
- Providers must adhere to specific obligations when developing both specialized and general-purpose AI models.
Operator Responsibilities
- Operators using off-the-shelf or custom-built systems also have defined duties under the legislation.
Rights and Regulations for Affected Persons
Rights Granted to Individuals
- Introduces affected persons who do not have obligations but gain new rights, including a right to explanation regarding decisions made by automated systems.
High-Risk Applications
- Discusses market access restrictions for high-risk applications; compliance with established rules is mandatory before deployment.
Consequences for Non-compliance
- Outlines potential warnings or penalties for failing to comply with regulations, emphasizing a structured authority system to enforce these laws.
Target Audience for Training Course
Intended Participants
- The course aims at industry professionals across various sectors including healthcare, public administration, as well as students from universities and institutes.
Course Content Focus
- Emphasizes practical examples rather than deep legal analysis; designed to provide an overview without serving as legal advice.