European Union Artificial Intelligence Act

Manjesh Gupta

The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act came into force on 02 August 2024 to govern the use of AI in the European market.

The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act came into force on 02 August 2024 to govern the use of AI in the European market.

With the recent advances in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence and the introduction of generative AI like GPT-4 and DALL·E, government and regulatory bodies around the world are showing tremendous interest in strengthening existing regulations or introducing new ones. The EU AI act was first proposed in April 2021. On 14 June On 9th December 2023 MEPs reached a political deal with the Council on the Act. On 6th March, 2024 the regulation was endorsed by MEPs with 523 votes in favor, 46 against and 49 abstentions.

What this course is - A thorough chapter wise walkthrough of the EU AI Act to help you grasp its tenets.

What this course is not - Analysis or implementation of the Act. At this point, the information in the Act is at a very high level and the European Commission and the AI Office will release further information like common standards, templates, clarified definitions with example and other such information closer to the time when this Act becomes applicable.

The proposed penalties for non-compliance are as below:

35 million EUR or 7% of worldwide revenue in past financial year (whichever is higher) for non-compliance with prohibited AI practices in Article 5
15 million EUR or 3% of worldwide revenue in past financial year (whichever is higher) for non-compliance with any other regulation in the Act (other than Article 5)
7.5 million EUR or 1% of worldwide revenue in past financial year (whichever is higher) for supplying incorrect, incomplete or misleading information to notified bodies or national authorities
15 million EUR or 3% of worldwide revenue in past financial year (whichever is higher) for general purpose AI models when the Commission finds that the provider intentionally or negligently:

What is covered in this course?

Section 1

Course Introduction
Introduction and Purpose of the Act

Section 2

Chapter 1: General Provisions (Scope & Definitions)
Chapter 2: Prohibited AI practices

Section 3

Chapter 3 Section 1: Classification of AI systems as High Risk
Chapter 3 Section 2: Requirements for High Risk AI systems
Chapter 3 Section 3: Obligations of providers and deployers of High-Risk AI systems and other parties
Chapter 3 Section 4: Notifying authorities and notified bodies
Chapter 3 Section 5: Standards, Conformity Assessment, Certificates, Registration

Section 4

Chapter 4: Transparency Obligations for Providers and Deployers of certain AI Systems
Chapter 5: General Purpose AI Models
- Section 1: Classification rules
- Section 2: Obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models
- Section 3: Obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models with systemic risk
Chapter 6: Measures in Support of Innovation

Section 5

Chapter 7: Governance
- Section 1: Governance at Union level
- Section 2: National competent authorities
Chapter 8: EU Database for High-Risk AI Systems
Chapter 9: Post-market Monitoring, Information Sharing, Market Surveillance
- Section 1: Post-market monitoring
- Section 2: Sharing of information on serious incidents
- Section 3: Enforcement
- Section 4: Remedies
- Section 5: Supervision, investigation, enforcement and monitoring in respect of providers of general-purpose AI models

Section 6

Chapter 10: Codes of Conduct and Guidelines
Chapter 11: Delegation of Power and Committee Procedure
Chapter 12: Penalties
Chapter 13: Final Provisions

Enroll now to develop a thorough understanding of European Union Artificial intelligence Act and the regulatory requirements for taking AI systems to market in the EU.

Disclaimer: This course is only intended to serve as training material to aid in understanding of the EU AI Act and not as a legal interpretation of the Act. The instructor cannot be held responsible for any interpretation, judgement or view expressed in the course.

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Learning objectives

Introduction and purpose of the new ai regulation
Understand all the chapters of eu artificial intelligence act including prohibited ai practices and high risk ai systems
Governance requirements for high risk ai systems

Conformity assessment procedure for key high risk ai systems
Transparency requirements and general purpose ai models

Introduction and purpose of the new ai regulation
Understand all the chapters of eu artificial intelligence act including prohibited ai practices and high risk ai systems
Governance requirements for high risk ai systems
Conformity assessment procedure for key high risk ai systems
Transparency requirements and general purpose ai models

Syllabus

Introduction

Course Introduction

Introduction and Purpose of the Act

Chapters 1: General Provisions, 2: Prohibited AI practices

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in European Union Artificial Intelligence Act with these activities:

Analyze AI case studies and proposed AI systems

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Deepens understanding of the practical implications and challenges associated with developing and deploying AI systems in various contexts.

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Select real-world case studies or proposed AI systems that illustrate different types and applications of AI.
Analyze the systems based on the criteria and requirements outlined in the EU AI Act, identifying potential risks and benefits.
Consider the ethical, legal, and societal implications of the systems and propose recommendations for responsible development and use.

Participate in a discussion group on the EU AI Act

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Provides an opportunity to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and gain diverse perspectives on the EU AI Act.

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Join or start a discussion group focused on the EU AI Act.
Actively participate in discussions by sharing insights, asking questions, and responding to others.
Listen attentively to different viewpoints and consider how they may challenge or complement your own understanding.

Participate in a hackathon or competition related to AI ethics and regulation

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Provides a challenging and practical environment to apply your understanding of the EU AI Act and ethical considerations in AI development.

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Identify and register for a hackathon or competition focused on AI ethics and regulation.
Form a team or work individually to develop a solution that addresses the competition's challenge.
Ensure that your solution complies with the provisions of the EU AI Act and demonstrates a strong understanding of ethical principles.
Present your solution to a panel of judges and receive feedback on its effectiveness and potential impact.

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