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What is the problem?
What is the problem?
The current regulatory landscape for AI in the EU is fragmented, and concerns have been raised regarding cooperation, coordination and consistent application of EU law.
Who should act?
Who should act?
The European Commission, European Parliament and the Council should address this in the development of the proposed legislative framework for AI (expected 2021).
What is the recommendation?
What is the recommendation?
Establish an independent European Union Agency for AI.
The Agency should:
Make Recommendations addressed to the European Parliament, the Council, or the Commission for legislative amendments
Identify potential red lines or restrictions for AI development, deployment and use that violates human rights and/or has significant negative societal impacts
Develop and promulgate general guidance on legal concepts and regulatory issues of AI
Set benchmarks for enforcement
Support and advise EU-level institutions, bodies and agencies and national competent authorities in Member States to fulfil their ethical and human rights obligations and to protect the rule of law
Maintain an AI risk alert system
Assist in coordinating the mandates and actions of the national competent authorities of Member States
Develop harmonised and objective criteria for risk assessment and/or conformity assessment
Monitor and/or coordinate the evaluation of the operation of conformity assessment and/or certification schemes
Cooperate, liaise, exchange information, promote public dialogue, best practices and training activities
Ensure complementarity and synergy between its activities and other Community programmes and initiatives,
Promote the adoption of regulatory sandboxes
Promote the Union’s AI approach through international cooperation
Key considerations
Key considerations
In creating and/or implementing the Agency, key considerations are:
Making the Agency operational as soon as possible even if on a provisional or pilot basis.
Strength of the underpinning legislative framework (establishing the Agency and its mandate, and setting clear boundaries and scope)
Ability to complement and support (not duplicate) work of existing regulatory bodies
Genuine independence and impartiality (e.g., guaranteed funding)
Ability to adapt to reflect technological developments, changing societal needs and expectations
A structure that incorporates the right competencies and expertise, including multi-stakeholder representation from diverse backgrounds.
SHERPA contribution
SHERPA contribution
SHERPA Terms of Reference for a European Agency for AI
(to be linked once available)
These Terms of Reference were developed using research and expert consultations, including interviews, a focus group, and feedback from the SHERPA Stakeholder Board.
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