Czech Presidency Anticipates Banning Certain AI Systems, CAIDP Update 3.16 (July 7, 2022)
CJEU PNR Ruling Prohibits Machine Learning Techniques, CAIDP Update 3.14 (June 23, 2022)
G7 Digital Ministers Misconstrue Data Free Flows with Trust, Back Off 2021 G7 Commitments, CAIDP Update 3.11 (May 18, 2022)
EU and US Seek to Align on Tech Policy, But AI Goals Remain Unclear, CAIDP Update 3.10 (May 16, 2022)
France to Head European Council, CAIDP Update 3.03 (Jan. 25, 2022)
China Regulates Algorithms, CAIDP Update 3.02 (Jan. 11, 2022)
AI Issues to Follow in 2022, CAIDP Update 3.01 (Jan. 4, 2022)
UN Fails to Act on “Slaughter Bots," CAIDP Update 2.44 (Dec. 23, 2021)
US and UK to Promote Privacy Enhancing Technologies, CAIDP Update 2.43 (Dec. 9, 2021)
Council of Europe Experts Finalize AI Recommendation, CAIDP Update 2.42 (Dec. 2, 2021)
UNESCO Adopts Landmark Global Agreement on AI, CAIDP Update 2.41 (Nov. 25, 2021)
G20 Rome Leaders Advance AI Policy, Elevate Privacy, Gender Equality, CAIDP Update 2.40 (Oct. 31, 2021)
NATO Announces AI Strategy, CAIDP Update 2.39 (Oct. 22, 2021)
US Secretary Blinken at OECD on AI and Democratic Values, CAIDP Update 2.38 (Oct. 13, 2021).
EU-US Trade Council Advances AI Policy, CAIDP Update 2.36 (Sept. 30, 2021)
Biden Addresses AI and Rule of Law at UN, CAIDP Update 2.35 (Sept. 21, 2021)
UN Urges Moratorium on AI that Violates Human Rights,CAIDP Update 2.34 (Sept. 15, 2021)
European Court Data Retention Cases Will Impact AI and Fundamental Rights, CAIDP Update 2.33 (Sept. 13, 2021)
G7 Privacy Officials Issue Statement on Data Free Flow with Trust, CAIDP Update 2.32 (Sept. 9, 2021)
China Adopts Sweeping Data Protection Law, CAIDP Update 2.31 (Aug. 23, 2021)
Expert Survey Reveals AI Concerns, CAIDP Update 2.30 (Aug. 17, 2021)
G-20 Digital Ministers Update AI Strategy, CAIDP Update 2.29 (Aug. 10, 2021)
US Leaders Back Democratic Values for AI, But Next Steps Remain Unclear, CAIDP Update 2.27 (July 14, 2021)
UNESCO Finalizes Recommendation on AI Ethics, CAIDP Update 2.25 (July 2, 2021)
EU Privacy Agencies Back General Ban on Face Surveillance, CAIDP Update 2.25 (June 21, 2021)
US Announces National AI Task Force, Advisory Committee to Follow, CAIDP Update 2.23 (June 10, 2021)
Slovenia, as EU President, to Highlight AI, CAIDP Update 2.21 (May 24, 2021)
U.S. Launches AI.gov, CAIDP Update 2.19 (May 10, 2021)
China Moves Forward Data Protection / AI Law, CAIDP Update 2.17 (May 9, 2021)
US Japan to Align on AI Policy? CAIDP Update 2.16 (Apr. 21, 2021)
EU AI Regulation will Establish "Red Lines" for AI, CAIDP Update 2.15 (Apr. 14, 2021)
New AI Research Center Launched, UNESCO Ethics Resolution Moves Forward, CAIDP Update 2.14 (Apr. 5, 2021)
Dutch Uber Case Highlights Concerns About AI Decision-making, CAIDP Update 2.13 (Mar. 29, 2021)
The Need for A Strong Privacy Law, CAIDP Update 2.12 (March 22, 2021) reprinted from the New York Times
CAIDP, Michael Dukakis Institute, and Boston Global Forum to Host Coded Bias, CAIDP Update 2.11 (March 15, 2021)
Global AI Policy News, CAIDP Update 2.10 (March 8, 2021)
Council of Europe Proposes Ban on Facial Recognition Techniques, CAIDP Update 2.05 (Feb. 1, 2021)
President Von der Leyen Welcomes Biden Administration, Proposes Common Digital Agenda, Pursues AI Accord, CAIDP Update 2.04 (Jan. 25, 2021)
The CAIDP Team: AI Policy Issues to Watch in 2021, CAIDP Update 2.01 (Jan. 4, 2021)
Belarus: Facial recognition systems used in Belarus track dissidents
Kipod a biometric machine learning system developed by Belarusian software company LLC Synesis was used by the Belarusian government to arrest dissident Nikolai Dedok. Feeds from public security cameras in metro stations were sent to Kipod which tracked known acquaintances of Dedok which led to his arrest.
Source: Megi Hakobjanyan, Abigail Buhrman and Samuel Rubenfeld, March 10m 2021; Katya Pivcevic, March 15 2021,
United Kingdom: UK Government publishes announcement concerning intent to reveal strategy on AI
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden has set out 10 Tech priorities for the UK one them being “Unleashing the transformational power of tech and AI.” The UK intends to publish a paper on their strategy for AI. This will contain recommendation from the independent expert AI Council who the government will consult. It is important to note that one key points that UK Government mentioned was an “Ethical, safe and trustworthy development of responsible AI.”
Source: UK Gov, March 12, 2021; Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
France: France authorizes the use of facial recognition in public transport to track
A decree issued by the French government states “operators of collective public passenger transport service” may use “intelligent video” bases systems to assess if mask wearing is being adhered to on public transport. La Quadrature du Net has said the degree is “authoritarian offensive” and claims it violates Article 5 of the GDPR.
Source: Mathieu Pollet, March 16, 2021; Republique Francaise, Décret n° 2021-269 du 10 mars 2021 relatif au recours à la vidéo intelligente pour mesurer le taux de port de masque dans les transports,
China: The new 5 year plan
China upped the stakes in its tech race with the U.S. as leaders laid out plans to speed up development of advanced technologies from chips to artificial intelligence over five years. The country used its annual party meeting to outline a five-year plan for advancing technology that aids "national security and overall development." It will create labs, foster educational programs and otherwise boost research in fields like AI, biotech, semiconductors and quantum computing.
Source: Wall Street Journal, March 7, 2021; CAIDP review of Five Year Plan, March 19, 2021
2020 AI Policy: The Year in Review, CAIDP Update 1.26 (Dec. 28, 2020)
CAHAI Approves Feasibility Study for AI Legal Standards, CAIDP Update 1.25 (Dec. 21, 2020)
President Von der Leyen Calls for Transatlantic AI Agreement at Boston Global Forum, CAIDP Update 1.24 (Dec. 14, 2020)
CAIDP Publishes "Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Values (AISCI-2020)," CAIDP Update 1.23 (Dec. 14, 2020)
New US Executive Order on Trustworthy, CAIDP Update 1.22 (Dec. 7, 2020),
Spain Launches Digital Charter for AI, CAIDP Update 1.21 (Nov. 30, 2020)
Pope Francis Prays that AI "Always Serve Humanity," CAIPD Update 1.20 (Nov. 23, 2020)
India Pursues Public Input on AI Policy, CAIDP Update 1.18 (Nov. 9, 2020)
European Privacy Board Sets Out New Rules for Data Transfers, Implications for AI, CAIDP Update 1.19 (Nov. 16. 2020)
European Privacy Board Sets Out New Rules for Data Transfers, Implications for AI, CAIDP Update 1.19 (Nov. 16, 2020)
AI Committee of European Parliament Begins Work, CAIDP Update 1.12 (Sept. 28, 2020)
US Lawmakers Propose National AI Strategy, CAIDP Update 1.11 (Sept. 21, 2020)
EU Justice Commissioner Speaks on Schrems II, AI, CAIDP Update 1.10 (Sept. 14, 2020)
UNESCO Pursues Humanistic Approach for AI, CAIDP Update 1.4 (Aug. 10, 2020)
OECD’s Gurria Underscores AI Fairness at G-20, CAIDP Update 1.2 (July 26, 2020)
EU Privacy Decision Will Have Global Consequences, CAIDP Update 1.1 (July 19, 2020)