The government has released an overview of prohibited applications of artificial intelligence (AI). These restrictions will apply starting next year and are based on the European AI regulation that came into force in early August. We have once again listed AI applications that will be banned.
The regulation aims to ensure that only reliable AI is developed, in line with European public values and fundamental rights. The introduction of the rules will be phased in over a six-year period, with both companies and government agencies required to comply. Organizations will have six months to discontinue these practices. If they fail to do so, they could be fined.
- Manipulative or deceptive AI systems: techniques that unconsciously influence people’s decisions, such as audio and video clips that are not consciously observable.
- ‘Social scoring’ AI systems: technologies that judge people based on their social behavior or personal characteristics, which can lead to discrimination and exclusion.
- Predictive risk assessment for crime: systems that predict crimes based on profile or personal characteristics are prohibited.
- Biometric categorization: techniques that classify individuals based on biometric data, such as inferring race, political beliefs, religion or sexual orientation. These systems violate privacy and fundamental rights.
- Remote biometric identification in real-time, in public places: this is allowed only in specific situations, such as searching for missing persons or suspects, and then only with a legal basis.
The EU AI Act enters into force today
The European Union’s AI Act takes effect today. The regulation, the first of its kind, introduces a tiered risk framework for AI applications.
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