AI liability in the EU and the US: stifling or securing innovation?
0Liability for AI systems, and companies that develop work for them, is hotly contested both in the EU and the US. The EU Commission has now unveiled its approach with the publication of two liability directives for software and AI. They will operate in conjunction with the planned AI Act:\nhttps://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-14954-2022-INIT/en/pdf\n\nThis AI for Good Trustworthy Discover session will provide insights from legal, business and computer science experts to explore the complex topic of AI liability on both sides of the Atlantic, and to inquire to what extent existing and planned regulation may stifle innovation. The panel will feature the following short inputs: \n\nPhilipp Hacker: AI Liability in the EU \nSarah Hammer: AI Liability in the US \nRasmus Rothe: Industry perspectives concerning AI Liability\nWojciech Samek: AI liability, Machine Learning research and XAI (Explainable AI) \nPresentations will be followed by hybrid Q&A formats, with live audiences at The Wharton School, Pennsylvania, and at the AI Campus, Berlin, as well as the online audience. \n\nFor more information, view the European Commission, Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Liability for Defective Products (2022) [PLD Proposal] here:\nhttps://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52022PC0496\n\nCouncil of the EU, AI Act, General Approach (2022) here: https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-14954-2022-INIT/en/pdf\n\n#TrustworthyAI #AIAct\n\nJoin the Neural Network! \nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/\nThe AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. \nDesigned to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI.\n\n Watch the latest #AIforGood videos!\n\n\nExplore more #AIforGood content:\n AI for Good Top Hits\n • Top Hits \n\n AI for Good Webinars\n • AI for Good Webinars \n\n AI for Good Keynotes\n • AI for Good Keynotes \n\n Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter:\nhttp://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5\n\n Discover what's next on our programme!\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/programme/\n\nCheck out the latest AI for Good news:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/\n\nExplore the AI for Good blog:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/\n\n Connect on our social media:\nWebsite: https://aiforgood.itu.int/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood\nLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 \nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood\n\nWhat is AI for Good?\nWe have less than 10 years to solve the UN SDGs and AI holds great promise to advance many of the sustainable development goals and targets.\nMore than a Summit, more than a movement, AI for Good is presented as a year round digital platform where AI innovators and problem owners learn, build and connect to help identify practical AI solutions to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\nAI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with Switzerland.\n\nDisclaimer:\nThe views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.