European Parliament Approves Proposed AI Regulations

The European Parliament this week voted 499-28 to approve a proposed law governing artificial intelligence, bringing the EU closer to implementing first-of-its-kind AI regulations, including new import and export requirements on a range of products (see 2305160001). A June 14 Parliament news release said members would begin negotiations with the European Council “on the final form of the law” later that day.

“We want AI’s positive potential for creativity and productivity to be harnessed but we will also fight to protect our position and counter dangers to our democracies and freedoms during the negotiations with Council,” Parliament member Brando Benifei of Italy said.