17 Amendments of Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ related to 2020/2216(INI)
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that the digital transformation affects the field of education, which is about to undergo the most substantial change since the introduction of compulsory education; stresses that, according to some estimates, 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in new job types that do not yet exist; highlights that digital literacy is an essential skill and there is a need to ensure equal access to these skills as well as to digital equipment as highlighted by the COVID-19 related challenge of remote teaching and learning;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the proposal for the next multiannual financial framework provides for EUR 10 billion of the Horizon Europe budget to be allocated to research and development (R&D) in agriculture, which should help to develop technological AI infrastructure for the sector, while distributing digital technologies in agriculture, forestry and food industry can lead to growing sufficient raw materials, producing sustainable and affordable food, improving plant protection, protecting animal health and contributing to the rural development;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the omission of culture from AI strategies and policy recommendations at both national and Union level; stresses the need to set up, in association with all the relevant stakeholders including small and medium actors, a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the Union to the forefront of AI-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits, while assessing its potential risks for society;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reminds that AI relies on the mass collection of data to operate; emphasises the importance of designing any future AI policy framework that ensures high levels of protection of personal data which must be processed fairly, in a non- discriminatory manner and on the basis of the consent of the person concerned; recalls that any automated algorithmic decision-making necessitates transparency and accountability with due respect of the rights and responsibilities of all relevant actors;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that AI can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content, such as illegal content or fake news, through automated content filtering, and can also be used to implement the ‘notice, take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses, however, that AI may pose challenges to fundamental rights, in particular freedom of expression, as well as access to information, cultural diversity and media pluralism; points out that the digital single market should be driven by the principle that "what is illegal offline is also illegal online";
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that targeted investments should be made in AI and innovative and efficient tools intended to improve the quality and use of natural resources, such as soil and water for agriculture production in the EU, taking into account the increasing importance of digital solutions in the time of COVID-19 pandemic and the significance of guaranteeing a functioning agriculture and food sector in the EU;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that targeted investments should be made in digitalization, AI and innovative tools intended to improve the quality and use of natural resources, such as soil and water for agriculture production in the EU;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that digitalisation, tailored AI applications and systematic knowledge can lead to more targeted and sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry, while increasing production efficiency and sustainability;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses that appropriate training and expertise must be given to farmers in order to help them acquire, implement and use the right applications;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Stresses that in particular small and medium-sized farms need to be supported in the transition to and the implementation of digital and AI technology;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the family-model of European agriculture should be preserved and that the introduction of AI technologies could be harnessed to support the family model and, to sustain traditional practices; and to improve automated work processes, while finding sustainable solutions to data protection and data security issues and protecting from hacker attacks;
Amendment 83 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the family-model of European agriculture should be preservsupported and that the introduction of new digital and AI technologies could be harnessed to support the family model and sustain traditional practices;
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out that in order for agriculture to benefit from new digital and AI technologies, universal broadband as well as the new 5G standard coverage need to be completed in rural areas as soon as possible;
Amendment 115 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on all Member States to include in their common agricultural policy strategic plans and rural development plans measures to support the agriculture research and development as well as the introduction and wider use of safe and reliable AI and innovative tools at affordable rates for beneficiaries;
Amendment 136 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Believes that agriculture technology and knowledge must be shared within the Member States in order to tackle challenges ahead together.