Activities of Dragoş TUDORACHE related to 2020/2012(INL)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on the framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies
Amendments (18)
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
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1. Believes that any ethical framework should seek tofully respect the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, Union law and the Treaties; respect human autonomy,; prevent harm,; promote fairness, eliminate biases and discrimination; and respect the principle of explicability of technologies;
Amendment 35 #
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Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
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4. Highlights that, based on a human- centric approach, the Union follows a path of responsibility, of protecting our citizens and their data, and of defending our values, whilst seizing the opportunities that those technologies offer;
Amendment 46 #
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5. Underlines that the Union must be at the forefront of mastering those technologies by establishing well defined processes for their use, for understanding the related ethical aspects and for fostering an effective international regulatory framework that contains the inherent risks of these technologies and prevents use for malicious purposes; those include in particular unintended harm to persons, be it material or immaterial, such as breach of fundamental rights or physical harm; underlines that further AI research and development should ensure that AI enabled systems are better equipped to understand unique context; Calls for regular monitoring to make sure that AI- driven decision-making does not lead to discrimination and that AI systems are not trained on bias data;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
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3. Considers that the Union legal framework will need to be flexible, future- proof, and continuously updated with guiding ethical principles; points out that, where it would be premature to adopt legal acts, a soft law framework should be used;
Amendment 63 #
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5. Calls for a horizontal approachrisk-based differentiated approach to regulating artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies, including technology-neutral ethical standards that apply to all sectors in which AI could be employedhigh-risk technologies and to sectors in which the use of AI can threaten fundamental rights and liberties; calls on the Union to promote strong and transparent cooperation and knowledge- sharing between the public and private sectors to create best practices and continuously identify high-risk applications of AI;
Amendment 77 #
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6. Stresses that the protection of networks of interconnecteddevelopment of AI and robotics must prevent security breaches, cyber-attacks and the misuse of personal data;
Amendment 93 #
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9. Underlines that the entire responsibility and accountability for the decision to design, develop, deploy and use AI-systems must rest on human operators and the human-in- the-loop principle must also be applied to the command and control of AI-enabled systems; stresses that AI- enabled systems must allow the military leadership to assume its full responsibility and exercise the necessary level of judgment for taking lethal or large-scale destructive action be means of such systems;
Amendment 93 #
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7. Notes that AI and robotic technology in the area of law enforcement and border control could enhance public safety and security but also needs extensive and rigorous public scrutiny; stresses that its use must respect the principles of proportionality and necessity;
Amendment 97 #
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7a. Calls on the Commission to enact strong and mandatory safeguards to prevent states and public authorities from misusing artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies; stresses that the misuse of such technologies by authorities can become a direct threat to democracy and to the fundamental rights of our citizens;
Amendment 99 #
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10. Underlines that the Union must promote understanding the military implications of AI, of robotics and of autonomy; considers that the Union needs to promote the acquisition of the necessary skills and knowledge on technology development processes and operational methods throughout the supply chain and over the full lifecycle of AI-enabled military capabilities; underlines the urgent need for establishing increased European strategic and technological independence in the field of AI enabled systems, including the critical infrastructure it relies on;
Amendment 102 #
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8. Stresses that AI and robotics are not immune from making mistakes; cConsiders the need for legislators to reflect upon the complex issue of liability in the context of criminal justice. and that liability in all AI applications should always rest with a legal person;
Amendment 107 #
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8a. Underlines that artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies are global technologies and that these standards need to be adopted worldwide in order to ensure their future development is aligned to European values and ethical standards; calls on the Commission to engage in AI diplomacy in international fora with likeminded partners such as the United States, the G7, the G20, and OECD for establishing common ethical standards and guidelines for developing AI, robotics, and related technologies;
Amendment 111 #
Draft opinion
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8b. Stresses that the deployment of AI, robotics, and related technologies in society relies on digital infrastructure that needs to be highly secure, resilient, and free from potential tampering; calls on the Commission to ensure the security and resilience of the European digital infrastructure by reducing reliance on technology produced by companies originating in countries and influenced by regimes that do not share our values and respect for human rights;
Amendment 120 #
Draft opinion
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11a. Highlights that the European Union needs to strive for strategic resilience so that it is never again found unprepared in times of crisis, and underlines that especially in what artificial intelligence and its application to defence and security is concerned this is of crucial significance; emphasises that supply-chains for AI systems in defence and security that can lead to technological dependence should be recalibrated and such dependencies should be phased-out; calls for increased investment in European AI for defence and in the critical infrastructure that sustains it;
Amendment 124 #
Draft opinion
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11a. Notes that since the bulk of AI research and development is happening in the private sector, it will be necessary to establish a closer cooperation with leading companies and enterprises in order to harness the potential of AI to the fullest, while fostering a better understanding of risks and benefits as well as ensuring maximum operational security;
Amendment 130 #
Draft opinion
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11b. Stresses that, as a global actor, the European Union should pursue the international adoption of its ethical and technical standards in AI-powered defence systems; considers that the Union should engage in AI diplomacy in international fora with likeminded partners like the G7, the G20,and the OECD;
Amendment 131 #
Draft opinion
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11c. Calls for increased cooperation within the NATO Alliance for the establishment of common standards and interoperability of AI systems in defence; stresses that the transatlantic relationship is crucial in preserving shared values and in countering future and emerging threats;