The European Union applies the same rules to artificial intelligence

– International news – Tasnim News Agency Germany’s “NTV” wrote in an article: From facial recognition to artificial intelligence financial data analysis with speed It is highly developed in various fields. But the use of this technology has been a legal gray area until now. Brussels now wants to change this situation with a set of EU rules.

Thus, whether in video surveillance, speech recognition or the evaluation of financial data, the EU has a uniform set of rules for the use of artificial intelligence. , which sets rules for its use and bans certain apps based on risk criteria.

The European Parliament is set to approve the AI ​​law on Wednesday. In Brussels, these are considered “historic” regulations, but trade associations fear restrictions on AI startups.

Under these rules in the future, AI systems that identify people based on criteria Like political and religious views, sexual orientation or skin color, they will be banned.

Accordingly, companies are also not allowed to use artificial intelligence to record the emotions of their employees. Nor should this technology be used to influence people against their will. People should not be at risk because of their age, disability or financial status.

Also, police and other security agencies are allowed to use artificial intelligence-based facial recognition in public places if there is a court order. . Such systems have already been tested in Germany at Berlin’s Südkreuz train station.

If video material is recorded, the technology may be used to search for people convicted or suspected of serious crimes. Institutions are also authorized to use facial recognition to “prevent a specific and acute terrorist threat”.

The law generally identifies a “high risk” of human rights violations for the use of artificial intelligence in security institutions. he does. The same goes for critical infrastructure and HR applications. So-called high-risk applications also include systems that can influence elections.

In these cases, a human must ultimately have control over AI decisions. This law also requires technical documentation and risk management system. Those affected should be able to file a complaint against the use of artificial intelligence with the authorities.

Accordingly, also in the future, developers should clearly specify whether texts, images or videos based on Are they based on artificial intelligence or not? This also applies to posts on online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or X. However, according to experts, it is difficult to check this issue in practice. Meanwhile, industry associations fear that the new rules will create many obstacles for the development of new applications of artificial intelligence. The Federal Association of German Industries warned that this could put European companies at a disadvantage in competing with rivals from the United States and China.

Breaches of the AI ​​law could lead to millions in fines for companies. The EU Commission can demand up to 35 million euros, or seven percent of a company’s annual global turnover, for using the banned technology. Anyone who violates other provisions of the law must be fined up to 15 million euros or three percent of annual turnover.

However, the new rules will only apply from spring 2026. Until then, the commission will rely on voluntary agreements with companies. However, critics worry that these EU requirements could become obsolete again in two years.

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