Activities of Elżbieta RAFALSKA related to 2020/2012(INL)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on a framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies
Amendments (7)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology of the future and is expected to benefit citizens and society by improving the quality of life and creating new employment opportunities and more sustainable business models;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a European approach to artificial intelligence should address, as a matter of priority, the ethical aspects and dilemmas associated with AI to ensure that it is human-centric, enhances human well-being, a sense of security, the well- being of society and the environment, and fully respects EU fundamental rights and values;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the full potential of AI can only be exploited if users are aware of the potential benefits and challenges that this technology brings; whereas it is necessary to incorporate this issue into the education process, including in terms of combating digital exclusion, and to conduct information campaigns at European level that give an accurate representation of all aspects of AI development;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. Wwhereas AI solutions and robotics are expected to have a strong impact on the labour market1 and increase the need for specialized labour2 and specific skills, especially digital skills; __________________ STOA, “The ethics of artificial intelligence: issues and initiatives” March 2020 European Parliament “Encouraging STEM Studies for the labour market” March 2015
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the development and spread of AI must not restrict access to services and benefits;
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need to ensure that productivity gains due to the development and use of AI and robotics do not only benefit company owners and shareholders, but also society at large, especially where such gains come at the expense of jobs; stresses the crucial importance of digital skills and lifelong learning to help workers adapt to the changing needs of the labour market;
Amendment 105 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to work closely with Member States on the design, implementation and enforcement of European ethical and safety standards for AI; notes that the EU has the potential to become a global leader in promoting a socially responsible approach to this technology and its use;