Artificial Intelligence Act

Equinet welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Equinet further wishes to reiterate its support for this legislative initiative as a timely and valuable opportunity to ensure that the EU becomes the global leader in regulating for AI-enabled technologies that protect and advance fundamental rights, societal wellbeing…

AI Austria welcomes the opportunity to comment on the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. We commend the work of the European Commission in developing a framework for artificial intelligence. In certain areas, we believe there are topics to be clarified and considered, which we seek to bring to your attention.

This submission to the AIA consultation is sent on behalf of Digitalcourage e.V, a German NGO that advocates for fundamental rights, privacy and protecting personal data. Digitalcourage is composed of people from a variety of backgrounds who explore technology and politics with a critical mindset, and who want to shape both with a focus on human dignity.

The EU AI Act is an important step in the right direction toward developing beneficial AI. We particularly welcome the following elements: - The broad definition of high-risk systems as those potentially impacting health, safety, and fundamental rights, with flexibility to expand - The recognition and prohibition of “powerful tools for manipulative, exploitative and social control practices” - The establishment of a…

REQUEST FOR COMMENT RESPONSE Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Laying Down Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence and Amending Certain Union Legislative Acts August 6 2021 I. INTRODUCTION In response to the European Commission’s request for public consultation on Artificial Intelligence, CrowdStrike offers the following views.

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Fair Trials welcomes the fact that the EU is taking a much-needed legislative approach to regulate and limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and that it recognises that the use of AI in law enforcement and criminal justice can have serious implications for fundamental rights.

August 6, 2021 APCIA Response to European Commission Proposed AI Regulation The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the European Commission’s (Commission) proposed artificial intelligence Regulation (proposed Regulation).

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CLAIRE welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback and supports the European Commission's drive towards a balance between regulation and innovation, where citizens’ rights are well protected, while facilitating investment and innovation. However, we find that the sum of the initiatives, as they are currently planned, does not achieve this balance.

Dear European Commission, Please note that this contribution is a personal contribution, and that it does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the institutions I'm employed by. Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the proposed AI Act. I'd like to focus on the risk impact approach taken in the proposed Act.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Comments concerning the European Commission’s Proposed Artificial Intelligence Act August 6, 2021 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s Artificial Intelligence Act (“Act” or “AI Act).

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This feedback on the proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Act draws attention to shortcomings with respect to one specific issue: manipulative influences via AI systems on the thought and behavior of persons. It is jointly authored by Dr.

The Institute for Social Science Research e.V. (ISF Munich) (Germany) welcomes the EU proposal on the regulation of AI. From our own research we would like to contribute to the consultation: On risk assessment (see 5.2.2) as well as classification of the risk of AI systems (Art.7): The limits of operationalizability of risks must also be considered; in particular regarding latent non-reflective harm to individuals…

Main points: - WEC-Europe welcomes the creation of a regulatory framework of AI that will improve predictability and a level playing field for the application of AI. - Following its Code of Conduct, WEC-Europe is dedicated to improving labour market inclusiveness and fighting (un)conscious human bias from the recruitment process, irrespective of the software used in its services.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) enable innovation and opportunities in the creative sector and will have a lasting impact on the development of the visual content industries. We believe that in establishing a legal framework for AI and ML, it is essential to show respect for IP and privacy issues and to foster an ecosystem that is ethical and transparent.

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The attached position paper sets out Amnesty International’s concerns around the key gaps and shortcomings in the EU’s proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Act. As it stands the proposed regulation falls far short of the measures that will be required to meaningfully protect people from harmful AI systems in the EU and globally.

Please find attached our detailed feedback, and a summary below. DIGITALEUROPE welcomes the European Commission’s legislative proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (‘AI Act’). We have been a key partner to EU institutions on AI topics for years, having notably participated in the work of the Commission’s AI High-Level Expert Group.

Ref: EU Commission consultation on Artificial Intelligence (AI)- Ethical and Legal requirements Link to consultation: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12527-Artificialintelligence-ethical-and-legal-requirements_en BETTER FINANCE’s feedback on the EU Commission proposal on Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence act) and…

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATIONS Catelijne Muller Virginia Dignum August 6, 2021 Submission to the public consultation on: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT) AND AMENDING CERTAIN UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTS For (press) enquiries: [email removed] © 2021 ALLAI, The Netherlands 2…

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EFPA, The European Federation of Psychologists (established 1981) has the mission to develop and apply psychology for a positive impact on European society and beyond. EFPA publications are regularly consulted to inform EU policy and process. Now consisting of 38 European country associations, EFPA represents almost half of the world’s Psychologists whose members are required to observe professional standards.

We are a group of academic researchers on AI with positions at the University of Cambridge’s Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (LCFI) and Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER), and the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia. We have published dozens of academic papers and reports on the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence.

Avaaz is the world’s largest online civic movement. Our 69 million members, including 22 million in Europe, campaign for urgent action on the key issues of our time - the climate crisis, ecological collapse and the erosion of democracy.

Input to the European Commission public consultation on the proposed 'Regulation laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act)' by the Johner Institute 1. Preliminary remarks First of all, we would like to thank the EU Commission for the opportunity to discuss and comment on this important proposal.

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Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, and addressing it will require rapid and concerted action across many sectors of the economy. As AI has increasingly transformational effects on society, it is therefore critical to holistically account for the effects — both positive and negative — that AI may have on climate change.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Artificial Intelligence Act and share our recommendations to help the EU adopt future-proof legislation accelerating the market entry of connected and automated vehicles and smart mobility services while ensuring innovation in the long run.

The French Insurance Federation (FFA) supports the implementation of a framework for an ethical use of AI: Human-Centric, unbiased, transparent, and explainable. French residents welcome the Commission’s proposal for a risk-based regulatory framework with differentiated rules according to the risks presented by AI uses that makes it is possible to encourage technological innovation, while Guaranteeing European…

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Federation of Craft Businesses in the automotive sector and in mobility services (FNA) would like to thank the authors of the Proposal of European Regulation laying down harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inform citizens and stakeholders about the Commission's work in order to allow them to provide feedback on the intended initiative and to participate effectively in future consultation activities.

IBM welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the European Commission's draft Artificial Intelligence Act. We welcome the Commission’s risk-based approach to regulating specific uses of AI systems, not the AI technology itself.

The Commission has come along with an ambitious proposal to regulate AI. Getting the balance right in ensuring that obligations drive policy outcomes, while allowing AI innovators sufficient flexibility in meeting those obligations, is going to be critical. Especially the ethical requirements will drive forward trust and sustainable use of AI solutions.

The Future Society (TFS) is a global nonprofit advancing the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the benefit of humanity. With a network of policy researchers and practitioners in the EU, the US and all over the world, we build understanding of AI and its impact, we build bridges between relevant constituents, and we build innovative solutions to help communities and people all over the world…

ABB welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (“AI Act”). The AI Act is an important step towards the ambitious goal to promote and facilitate the uptake of trustworthy AI in Europe.

We welcome the proportionate risk-based approach of this proposed Regulation and its attempts to support innovation while protecting safety. We also welcome the important observation that the legislation shall apply to users of AI systems originating from third countries outside the EU. However, we have some concerns and suggestions for improvements, which are detailed in the attached document.

According to Le Groupe La Poste, Hub France IA and Villa Numeris, artificial intelligence (AI) offers many opportunities for innovation and growth and we want to realise its full potential. The La Poste Group, which places digital and AI among its priority and strategic development priorities in the context of the ‘La Poste 2030, committed for you’ strategic plan, the Hub France IA, the association for the promotion…

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Facebook Ireland (“Facebook”) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on the European Commission’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. AI is a uniquely powerful technology that must be used responsibly, and we believe thoughtful regulation can help ensure this responsible use. Please see the attached document for Facebook's response to the consultation on the proposed AI Act.

EHFCN AI Working Group welcomes the proposal of publishing a regulation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which will facilitate the direct establishment of common regulatory rules for all Member States. Feedback will be focused on the dispositions related to Public Health.

Siemens Healthineers welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to set a global benchmark for deployment of ethical and legal artificial intelligence (AI) applications. AI has already brought numerous advancements to the field of healthcare by providing assistance to medical professionals in tasks as diverse as diagnosis, treatment, therapy, monitoring patients’ health, and even the management of hospitals…

Please find attached joint response to the European Commission's proposal on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence by KI Bundesverband (Germany), Hub France IA, AI Austria, AI Cluster Bulgaria, Fundacja Digital Poland and CroAI (Croatia). We want to express our sincere gratitude to the Commission for the opportunity to provide our feedback.

Please find attached KI Bundesverband's response to the European Commission's proposal on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence. We want to express our sincere gratitude to the Commission for the opportunity to provide our feedback. We appreciate any further dialogue and joint discussions to foster an innovative environment for AI made in Europe.

Engine is a non-profit technology policy, research, and advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., that bridges the gap between policymakers and startups. Engine works with government and a community of thousands of high-technology, growth-oriented startups to support the development of technology entrepreneurship.

The French Confederation of Management — Confédération générale des cadres (CFE-CGC) is a French employee union founded on 15 October 1944 under the name of Confédération générale des cadres (CGC), which has the characteristic of defending the interests of a specific professional category, management.

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INFOBALT welcomes the European Commission’s Commission for its leadership in developing a regulatory framework for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence technologies (“AI”), and the opportunity to provide feedback via the public consultation phase.

LinkedIn joins Microsoft, our parent company, in welcoming the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s proposed Regulation for harmonised rules on AI (the “AI Act” or the “Act”) and the New Coordinated Plan on AI.

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is pleased to provide comments to the European Commission's Proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation. GLEIF will focus its comments on how using the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) in the AI framework can enhance traceability and transparency.

Putting startups at the heart of AI innovation - CroAI’s opinion on the European Commission’s Artificial Intelligence Act In April 2021, the European Commission (EC) published its much-awaited Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), the first global attempt to establish a legal framework for a technology that, as the AIA states, carries both benefits and risks to humans and society.

Impact AI Position Statement on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) 2 Dear Sir/Madam, Impact AI welcomes the European initiative to establish first ever legal framework on Artificial Intelligence (AI) aiming to promote Europe’s innovation capacity in AI while supporting the development and…

Unipol position paper on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act Bologna, 6 August 2021 Introduction Unipol welcomes the possibility to share its views on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) and we would like to seize this opportunity providing some targeted comments and proposals.

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Philips feedback to EC Proposal for AI Act Philips welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed AI Act. In healthcare, AI is already a reality. It can help to address healthcare’s most pressing challenges and enable people to live healthier lives.

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Overall, Infineon Technologies AG welcomes the fact that the Commission has presented a risk-based approach aiming to regulate AI systems and their effects on economy and society. In our contribution to the upcoming discussion, Infineon focuses primarily on Article 3 (1) and Annex I – i.e. the definition of AI systems.

SHERPA (Shaping the ethical dimensions of smart information systems (SIS) – a European perspective) is a EU-funded project that focuses on ethical and human rights aspects of smart information systems (artificial intelligence and big data analytics).

Summary The European Evangelical Alliance welcomes the draft AI law the European Commission presented. It is a good start for further negotiations but more needs to be done to protect humanity, both individually and collectively.

techUK response to the Commission’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act Ref. Ares(2021)5003749 - 06/08/2021 techUK welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA).

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Women in AI Austria welcomes the opportunity to comment on the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. We commend the work of the European Commission in developing a framework for artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems.

Feedback on the AI Act The proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) is a welcomed effort in the development of specific requirements for “high-risk” systems, prohibited AI practices, and new rules on market monitoring bodies.

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The European DIGITAL SME Alliance thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposal for a European Act on Artificial intelligence (the AI Act). DIGITAL SME experts who are part of the internal AI & Standards Task Force have prepared comments regarding the AI Act and its potential impact on SMEs, which you can find attached.

MEDTRONIC SUBMISSION Ref. Ares(2021)5002783 - 06/08/2021 ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE REGULATION AUGUST 2021 Executive Summary Medtronic, as a global leader in medical technology, strongly supports the principle of EU-wide regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and welcomes the Commission’s vision to turn Europe into a global hub for AI and further develop a resilient Europe fit for the Digital Decade.

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BVI welcomes the opportunity to provide its views on the European Commission’s proposal laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in asset management bears great potential.

Kraków, dnia 06 sierpnia 2021 r. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT stanowisko Konieczny Wierzbicki Kancelaria Radców Prawnych sp.p. w ramach konsultacji publicznych nad projektem rozporządzenia unijnego I. Uwagi ogólne - II. Generalnie przedstawiciele biznesu, których opinie poznaliśmy, są pozytywnie nastawieni do Artificial Intelligence Act i widzą potrzebę uregulowania wykorzystywania systemów AI.

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Nokia congratulates the European Commission on the impressive accomplishment of proposing on 21 April 2021 what effectively constitutes the first regulation on Artificial Intelligence in the world. The proposal is clearly based on a significant amount of research, information rounds and consultations of numerous stakeholders.

TIC Council, representing independent Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) companies, welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a Regulation establishing harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which moves toward greater safety and security for European consumers. AI is a fast-evolving technology with many benefits but also many challenges.

Beltug - VOICE - Cigref - CIO Platform NL - We are the Belgian, Dutch, French and German CIO-associations; the communities of Chief Information Officers (CIO’s) and other senior leaders that are responsible for digital technologies and digital transformations within private or public organisations. We do not represent ICT providers and consultants.

We welcome European Commission's draft for the EU Regulation on AI and support the regulatory approach taken, yet point to some issues that need to clarified. Those include: the definition of AI needs further clarification; the scope of the Regulation should be clear for open source developers; harmonised standards should be a basis for demonstrating compliance and should be preferred over Codes of Conduct; common…

06 August 2021 Digital Therapeutics Alliance Consultation Response: Artificial Intelligence Act The Digital Therapeutics Alliance (DTA) is a global non-profit trade association of industry leaders and stakeholders that works to enable expanded access to high quality, evidence-based digital therapeutics (DTx) for patients, clinicians, and payors to improve clinical and health economic outcomes.

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Overall, Infineon Technologies AG welcomes the fact that the Commission has presented a risk-based approach aiming to regulate AI systems and their effects on economy and society. In our contribution to the upcoming discussion, Infineon focuses primarily on Article 3 (1) and Annex I – i.e. the definition of AI systems.

We are academics in the Compliant & Accountable Systems research group, University of Cambridge. We seek to highlight issues with the Regulation regarding AI services; where a company places on the market an AI system as-a-service (AIaaS). AIaaS systems are typically generic and broadly defined (e.g. ‘object recognition’).

Microsoft applauds the Commission for its leadership in developing a regulatory framework for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence technologies (“AI”). The Commission’s proposed Regulation for harmonized rules on AI (the “AI Act”), and the New Coordinated Plan on AI, are ambitious and important steps toward making trustworthy AI the norm in Europe and around the world.

Trilateral Research is a UK and IE-based ethical technology development and research company. Our experienced interdisciplinary teams apply rigorous, cutting-edge research when developing and assessing new technologies to ensure they achieve sustainable innovation and measurable impact.

EU REGISTRATION ID NUMBER 523145616037-10 Paris, 6 August 2021 Paris EUROPLACE’s response to the European Commission’s feedback on Artificial intelligence – ethical and legal requirements1 Paris EUROPLACE -which represents Paris International Financial Centre’s actors, French as well as international corporates, investors, banks, financial intermediaries and other financial services providers- welcomes the…

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And submitting the position towards the European Commission’s proposal for the Artificial Intelligence Act on behalf of the ‘AI in Health Coalition’ and the Group on The ‘Artificial Intelligence Group – Health Section’. The AI in Health Coalition including technological, pharmaceutical and medical care companies with local and global reach. EC share an interest in developing the potential of artificial intelligence.

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For the attention of the European Commission Re: The Proposed Regulation on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) Dear Sir/Madam, We hope this finds you and your colleagues well. We write with regards to the proposed regulations on the use of AI, published by the European Commission (the “Commission”) for public consultation on April 21, 2021: the European EdTech Alliance (EEA) fully supports the EU Commission in…

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Hogan Lovells International LLP Ref. Ares(2021)5000782 - 06/08/2021 Atlantic House Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2FG T [phone removed] F [phone removed] www.hoganlovells.com 6 August 2021 By email Dear Sir/Madam, Response to the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation on harmonised rules for artificial intelligence We are responding to the European Commission’s proposal for the establishment of harmonised…

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Insurance Europe welcomes the overall objective of the Commission to create a proportionate and principles-based horizontal framework of requirements that AI systems must comply with in the EU, without unduly constraining or hindering technological development and innovation.

The Future of Life Institute (FLI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act). FLI recommends that a final Act i) accounts for the full and future risks of AI, ii) enhances protections of fundamental rights, and iii) boosts AI innovation in Europe.

Siemens Energy Position and Recommendations on EC AI Regulation proposal Siemens Energy Position and Recommendations on European Commission’s proposal for an EU regulation on AI 21 April 2021 Unrestricted 1 Siemens Energy Position and Recommendations on EC AI Regulation proposal Introduction We, at Siemens Energy, welcome the work the European Commission has done in the past few years aiming at creating the world’s…

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Onfido’s response to the European Commission’s proposal on a regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence About Onfido Onfido is the global remote identity verification provider that partners with 1,600 organisations worldwide, including many EU fintechs such as Adyen, Bunq, Getaround, Nickel, Revolut, Wise and Monese.

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The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) welcomes the proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence. While the intention of the Regulation is welcomed, ESMO is concerned regarding the potential impact of this Regulation on the usage of artificial intelligence technologies for the purposes of health research and healthcare practice.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most important key technologies in industry. Therefore, unbureaucratic and innovation-friendly framework conditions for the use of AI are a central prerequisite for securing the innovation capacity and competitiveness of the German and European industry. However, the rules on AI proposed by the European Commission need to be amended significantly.

JBCE welcomes the European Commission’s attempt to set a horizontal Regulation for trustworthy AI with the AI Act. In this context, JBCE asks for a clear definition of AI to ensure an effective and harmonized interpretation and enforcement of the Act.

Federation of Craft Businesses in the automotive sector and in mobility services (FNA) would like to thank the authors of the Proposal of European Regulation laying down harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inform citizens and stakeholders about the Commission's work in order to allow them to provide feedback on the intended initiative and to participate effectively in future consultation activities.

ITI’s Views on the European Commission’s Artificial Intelligence Act Proposal Summary of Key Recommendations The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act should provide a targeted, flexible, and future-proof framework to mitigate potential risks associated with some specific AI applications, while stimulating innovation in the field and encouraging the uptake of AI technologies.

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Association for Financial Markets in Europe Consultation Responsea Proposal for a Regulation Laying Down Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) 6 August 2021 The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) welcomes the opportunity to comment on THE PROPOSAL FOR REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE…

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As a company that focuses on AI powered healthcare, working in research and commercial projects that involve partners from all over Europe, we applaud the ambitious initiative of creating a EU-wide regulatory framework. After consultation of the feedback given by different actors in this field, we do not see anything that we could add.

BSA RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE EU ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT BSA | The Software Alliance (“BSA”) 1 welcomes the opportunity to offer thoughts on the European Commission draft Artificial Intelligence Act (hereinafter the “AI Act” or the “Proposal”). BSA is the leading advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace.

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MedTech Europe, the European trade association representing the medical technology industry including diagnostics, medical devices and digital health, would like to provide its response to the European Commission’s adoption consultation on the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA).

Because AI systems used in healthcare must be trustworthy and because lives and patients’ outcomes depend on it, the European Cancer Organisation recognises the necessity of a strong pan European framework to ensure the trustworthiness of AI in healthcare.

EPF welcomes the EC’s endeavours to develop a European framework for artificial intelligence (AI) based on excellence, trust, human rights, and fundamental values. In healthcare, it is essential to adopt an approach aimed at ensuring the creation of an ethical, transparent, and trustworthy AI within an environment that fosters innovation bringing concrete added value to patients.

Moje Państwo Foundation 25/31 Nowogrodzka Street 00-511 Warsaw, Poland Transparency Register no.: 020222326905-75 Remarks of Moje Państwo Foundation on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation Laying Down Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) 2021/0106(COD) Warsaw, 6th August, 2021 I.

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We are analysing the proposal and will share a more detailed position at a later stage; however, we welcome this opportunity to share our initial reaction to the text. The proposed EU-wide, harmonised, value-based, legislative framework represents a positive step for the future of AI regulation.

Mastercard welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commission on the Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence. This consultation comes at a difficult moment for many individuals, communities and businesses.

With the proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) presented on 21 April 2021, the European Commission reaffirms the strategic importance of AI for Europe and the need to regulate its use in the various application sectors.

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Feedback on the Artificial Intelligence Act The Center for Data Innovation (Transparency Register #: 367682319221-26) is pleased to respond to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA).1 We agree with the Commission’s position that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies should be subject to a well-designed regulatory framework.

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Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on AI: Com/2021/206 Equifax response to the request for feedback 6 August 2021 Areas where we agree with the proposals We agree with three fundamental aspects of the Commission’s proposals: ● ● ● Systems to evaluate creditworthiness and establish credit scores that use more advanced machine learning can outperform traditional methods, with many benefits for…

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Dear Madam/Sir, Please find attached in pdf the CPME Feedback on Commission Proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. Kind regards, [name removed], LL.M. (Auckland) Secretary General Comité Permanent des [name removed] Committee of European Doctors 15 Rue Guimard - 1040 Brussels tel: [phone removed] mob: [phone removed] [email removed] www.cpme.eu The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME)…

Negotia would like to commend the European Commission for proposing legislation that represents an important step towards protecting fundamental rights when it comes to the rapidly evolving technology of artificial intelligence. It is our belief that new technology creates jobs and increased value for companies.

ZVEI welcomes the ambitious goal of the EU-Commission to promote and facilitate the uptake of Trustworthy AI in Europe. The EU-Commission puts forward a proposal for a harmonised European approach addressing potential risks and uses of AI applications. We plead to also focus on the immense opportunities related to the uptake of AI.

Dear Members of DG CNECT A.2, Enel SpA, a multinational company in the energy sector, highly appreciates the EC proposal for a regulation aimed to create the conditions for an ecosystem of trust for Artificial Intelligence products and services, on the EU market. To provide feedback on the EC proposal, Enel wrote its views in the enclosed document for your kind consideration.

Volkswagen AG very much welcomes the AI Act and its risk-based approach, and understands and supports the unique opportunity that the European Commission has in advancing the safe and trustworthy use of AI. We believe that this approach will give Europe a competitive advantage on the long-term development and deployment of AI systems.

Feedback on public consultation on “Artificial intelligence – ethical and legal requirements” Artificial intelligence association of Lithuania supports the European Commission’s proposal for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA). Firstly we support the need for transparency for non-high-risk systems, for example chatbots which lead a user to believe they are interacting with a human being.

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The Council of European Dentists (CED) welcomes the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on AI to establish a legal framework on AI Systems and believes it to be a step in the right direction in the EU’s effort to categorize AI applications according to risk and acceptability. As in other sectors, AI is also increasingly applied in healthcare, and dentistry is no exception.

Comments On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence act) and amending certain union legislative acts Register of Interest Representatives Identification number in the register: 52646912360-95 Our ref Ref. DK: KI Ref. DSGV:8528/01 Contact: Dr.

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We propose the addition of an article mandating the requirement contained in Whereas clause 60 (repeated below) for third parties to cooperate with providers and users. This would provide legal certainty for all actors in the value chain. It would ease the compliance burden for providers and AI value chain actors. It would increase public trust in AI.

Twilio welcomes the opportunity to engage further with the European Commission on its proposal regarding appropriate rules for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Twilio has already submitted a response to the European Commission’s White Paper on Artificial Intelligence – A European Approach and to the Inception Impact Assessment on developing requirements for Artificial Intelligence.

See full SN in PDF file. 1. Basic approach to regulation The fundamental approach to regulation in the form of horizontal regulation and the cornerstones of high-risk AI systems are to be welcomed, namely: — a reinforced obligation for quality and risk management (Articles 9 and 17), including Post Market Monitoring (Art.

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Key feedback points 1) Overall, the proposed regulatory framework is much appreciated and welcomed. 2) The proposal’s “list-based” approach risks being incomplete, and it requires periodic assessments. 3) The scope of the proposal requires further refinement, and overlap with sectorial legislation that already covers AI needs to be more closely considered.

Key feedback points 1) Overall, the proposed regulatory framework is much appreciated and welcomed. 2) The proposal’s “list-based” approach risks being incomplete, and it requires periodic assessments. 3) The scope of the proposal requires further refinement, and overlap with sectorial legislation that already covers AI needs to be more closely considered.

AESGP welcomes the European Commission’s effort to develop a European approach for artificial intelligence (AI) that promotes Europe’s innovation capacity while ensuring the creation of an ethical and trustworthy AI. If properly addressed, AI could bring tremendous benefits to the healthcare sector as a whole and some of its potential applications are already described in numerous publications.

Op i n i on s o n t h e P r o po s ed Eu r o p e an A rt i f i ci a l In t e l l i ge n c e A ct August 6, 2021 AI Utilization Strategy Taskforce Committee on Digital Economy Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) 1.

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SBS thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposal for a European Act on Artificial intelligence (the AI ACT). SBS has prepared feedback regarding the impact of the AI ACT on SMEs, especially on technical issues, quality assurance and certification, and impact on innovation. The feedback is currently pending approval from SBS members and we will submit it in the coming days.

AI EU ACT: Main issues identified by Intel and recommended corrections Intel appreciates that the proposed Regulation takes a risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, the complexity of the AI value chain and the fact that some key definitions leave room for interpretation may result in uncertainty in determining which entities are considered providers of AI systems and which AI systems are high…

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Dear members of the European Commission, Please find enclosed the feedback of several researchers (including myself) at the KU Leuven Centre for IT and IP Law. Should you have any questions and/or remarks, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours sincerely, [name removed]

Johnson & Johnson welcomes the opportunity to build a trustworthy and innovative ecosystem for artificial intelligence (AI), where the AI Act (AIA) plays a critical role in combination with the existing regulatory framework.

The VKU is grateful for the opportunity to comment on the Commission’s proposal for a regulation on harmonised rules for artificial intelligence. We welcome the risk-based approach taken by the Commission in its proposal. This does not affect the majority of AI applications as they do not pose any risk. It is important now that the scope of the proposal for a regulation covers only suitably risky schemes.

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The Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V. is the representative body for businesses that operate digital business models or whose value creation is based on the use of digital technologies. As a driver, signposting and accelerator of digital business models, BVDW represents the interests of the digital economy vis-à-vis politics and society and promotes market transparency and innovation-friendly framework…

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Deutsche Börse Group Comments on the European Commission´s legislative proposal for harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and amending certain Union legislative acts Frankfurt am Main, 6 August 2021 Introduction Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) in its capacity as a financial market infrastructure provider uses modern IT and technological solutions to operate, and service the financial…

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The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is a privacy-focused public interest research center based in Washington, D.C. EPIC welcomes the European Commission's significant work towards putting in place a regulatory framework addressing the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Fujitsu understands the need for European regulation of AI and encourages the European Commission to make all efforts to finalize a framework legislation that can be effective both at European and global level with a strong focus on supporting technology exchange and innovation.

August 5, 2021 Consumer Technology Association Comments on European Commission Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Laying Down Harmonized Rules on Artificial Intelligence and Amending Certain Union Legislative Acts The Consumer Technology Association (“CTA”) ®1 respectfully submits these comments in response to the European Commission’s (“Commission”) “Proposal for a Regulation of…

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This document contains the response to the Commission’s Proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Act from members of the Legal, Ethical & Accountable Digital Society (LEADS) Lab at the University of Birmingham, authored by Nathalie Smuha, Emma Ahmed-Rengers, Adam Harkens, Wenlong Li, James MacLaren, Riccardo Piselli and Karen Yeung.

CIO Platform Nederland welcoming the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposal for the Artificial Intelligence Regulation. We would like the AI proposal a starting point to assess how to honour fundamental rights, health and security, while retaining AI technology to flourish.

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PUBLIC Ref. Ares(2021)4987874 - 05/08/2021 DG for Communications Networks, Content and Technology European Commission 1049 Bruxelles Belgium 02 August 2021 (submitted online) Dear Mr Viola Standard Chartered’s comments on the proposed Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (2021/0106) Standard Chartered welcomes the European Commission publishing the above consultation which seeks to achieve a coordinated European…

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Move EU welcomes the European Commission’s ambitious proposal for an AI Regulation and the opportunity to provide feedback on behalf of its member companies in the on-demand mobility sector. Move EU brings together the leading actors in the field of ride-hailing services. Speaking with one voice, our members aim to foster the rapid and sustainable deployment of on-demand mobility in the European Union.

With the publication of the draft of an "Artificial Intelligence Act" (AIA), the European Com-mission has issued a proposal for a regulation which outlines how artificial intelligence (AI) and its use shall be regulated in the EU. The Act intends to create a uniform legal framework across all sectors for the development, use and marketing of AI, i.e.

RELX welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission’s proposed regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The regulation sets out how the Commission wishes to develop harmonised rules on AI and will have a significant impact on the future development and use of AI systems in Europe. It marks the world’s first specific piece of legislation targeted at regulating the use of AI.

SPECTARIS - the German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technology welcomes the Commission´s initiative to lay down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence. SPECTARIS agrees with the objectives outlined in the European Commission´s proposal (Artificial Intelligence Act; AIA): to further research and innovation whilst maintaining a high level of safety for EU citizens.

Please find attached DeepMind's views on the European Commission's proposal on the Artificial Intelligence Act. We thank the Commission for the opportunity to provide feedback and look forward to engaging in further discussions to foster scientific excellence and trustworthy AI in the EU.

ZPP od dawna podkreślał, że przygotowanie adekwatnej regulacji w zakresie sztucznej inteligencji będzie wyjątkowo wymagającym zadaniem. Z jednej strony bowiem oczywistym celem regulatora jest zabezpieczenie obywateli i podmiotów gospodarczych przed nieetycznym stosowaniem technologii AI, z drugiej jednak – wprowadzenie zbyt daleko idących restrykcji skutkowałoby zahamowaniem innowacji, a przez to również…

Sella Group thanks for the opportunity to provide contributions about a notable regulatory project, which responds to ethical needs and respect for values and fundamental rights in the EU. The technological evolution should not affect health, safety and protection of fundamental rights, nor lead to discrimination.

KMD welcomes the proposal for an AI Act by the European Commission. For half a century, KMD’s contributions to Danish society has helped shape one of the most modern and progressive public sectors in the world. The high degree of trust that Danes have in digital and data driven solutions today stems from decades of developing solutions that are reliable, secure, transparent, unbiased, and explainable.

E.ON welcomes the opportunity to actively participate in the consultation process on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. E.ON generally supports the plans of the European Commission to create a uniform framework for AI with the primary goal to strike a risk-based balance between the fundamental rights of European citizens and enabling competitive AI systems to develop.

Arthur's Legal, Strategies & Systems strongly supports and endorses the initiative by the European Commission for the current proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. The Commission's initiative will help ensure that AI is safe, lawful and in line with EU fundamental rights, and related responsibility, accountability (and liability) attribution.

PD21-017 05.08.2021 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSURALIA’s position on the EC proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence COM(2021) 206 final (21.04.2021) Key messages The Belgian insurance sector fully supports the envisaged goal to address the potential high risks Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems could pose to fundamental rights, although Belgian insurance companies have…

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Novartis welcomes the European Commission's first-of-its-kind legislative proposal on the use of Artificial intelligence (AI), which positions the EU as leader in trustworthy AI and digital. As healthcare company, we use this innovative science to discover and develop medicines. AI technologies are transforming how we innovate and operate and they offer high potential for improving healthcare quality.

The Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the consultation on the proposal for the Artificial Intelligence Act. Artificial intelligence (AI) is considered to be one of the key technologies of digitalisation and a driver of economic growth.

Access Now welcomes the European Commission’s pioneering proposal for a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. We have consistently pointed to the insufficiency of ethics guidelines and self-regulatory approaches, and have long called for regulatory intervention in the field of AI.

Bits of Freedom welcomes the European Commission’s objective to ensure that AI systems are used safely and with respect to fundamental rights and Union values. We agree that the future of AI depends on public trust in the safety and compliance of AI with fundamental rights and that a human-centric approach is essential.

Attached please find a link to the comments on the European Commission’s proposal on the Artificial Intelligence Act from the Association of Test Publishers. We thank the Commission for the opportunity to share feedback, and look forward to engaging in further discussions on how to best achieve proportionate, risk-based AI regulation in Europe -- and globally.

The BMW Group welcomes the European Commission's approach of creating uniform guidelines and rules for the use of artificial intelligence. Due to the complexity and the almost limitless possibilities, this can both strengthen confidence in the respective technology and maintain the innovative power.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMENTS BY THE EUROPE TECHNOLOGY POLICY COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY * (PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR EUROPE TPC'S FULL ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSAL) The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is the world’s largest and longest established professional society of individuals involved in all aspects of computing. It annually bestows the ACM A.M.

Please, find attached the contribution of think tank Renaissance Numérique and of the Chair on the Legal and Regulatory Implications of AI of Grenoble Alpes University related to the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. This contribution focuses on specific dispositions of the text which raise questions with regard to the implementation of the future regulation.

The European Commission’s risk-based approach seems to be the best approach as it fosters confidence in artificial intelligence without hampering its development. On the other hand, it is essential to keep room for innovation.

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PROPOSAL FOR REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT) AND AMENDING CERTAIN UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTS of 21 April 2021 Initial Observations Mediaset Italia S.p.A. 5 August 2021 1. Introduction Mediaset Italia S.p.A.

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Liberty Global welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission (EC)’s consultation of the proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (the proposal) and its annexes.

Huawei welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission’s proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Act (hereinafter referred to as the “AI Act”), a crucial piece of legislation which will support the EU in fulfilling its digital ambitions, foster the single market, and consolidate Europe’s position as a leader in the digital sphere.

SEMI Europe welcomes the European Commission’s “Proposal for Regulation laying down harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence” and appreciates the opportunity to provide its feedback on this crucial matter for Europe’s microelectronics industry.

Υποβολή παρατηρήσεων της Homo Digitalis στο πλαίσιο της ανοιχτής διαβούλευσης της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής για τον προτεινόμενο κανονισμό για την Τεχνητή Νοημοσύνη Αθήνα, 5 Αυγούστου 2021 Περιεχόμενα Εισαγωγή ...................................................................................................................................

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We welcome this opportunity to provide feedback to this important regulatory proposal that will undoubtedly influence the future development of AI in the EU. Although the proposed Regulation is quite balanced, we have identified some areas where there is room for improvement: Legal uncertainty.

Merck KGaA contribution to the Public Consultation on the European Commission’s proposed regulation of Artificial Intelligence (“AI Act”) First of all, we would like to thank the EU Commission for the opportunity to participate and discuss this important act and commend the effort to draft regulation on such a complex and multi-faceted topic. AI has a huge potential to solve today and future challenges.

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Please see the attached document for a full analysis. Below is a summary of this analysis. The European Commission’s proposal for a regulation on artificial intelligence is motivated by two worthy goals: promoting technological innovation and protecting fundamental rights. However, elements of the proposal undermine these goals.

TÜV welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to create a binding framework for regulating systems based on the use of artificial intelligence. A robust regulatory framework is essential to ensure people’s trust in AI-based products and systems and thus the acceptance of this new digital technology.

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The development of artificial intelligence has major potential to improve business processes and services for citizens, but there are a number of complex issues associated with its adoption. Splunk supports a flexible policy framework that builds confidence and trust in AI systems, encourages investment in research and development, strengthens cybersecurity and privacy protections, and takes into account different…

AI Act – BEUC’s preliminary assessment DISCLAIMER: this document is BEUC’s preliminary assessment of the AI Act. A fully fledged position paper will be published soon. On 21st April 2021, the European Commission published a proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (‘Artificial Intelligence Act’). AI has the potential to bring many positive things for consumers.

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Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcoming the possibility to comment on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and amending certain union legislative acts (COM(2021) 206 final).

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While generally appreciating and supporting the AI Act, I suggest six topics that invite for additional considerations and hopefully, might help making the AI Act even better. These topics are: 1. THE ROLE OF THE SUBJECTS WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE DECISIONS MADE WITH THE USE OF AI SYSTEMS SHALL BE DEFINED 2. THE CONCEPT OF AI USER SHALL BE CLARIFIED (ESPECIALLY IN MULTI-STAKEHOLDERS ENVIRONMENTS) 3.

vzbv welcomes that the European Commission proposes a regulation laying down har-monised rules on artificial intelligence (AI) in the (Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA)). The AIA must mitigate AI-related risks for consumers.

Please find Glovo's contribution attached Glovo’s contribution to the public consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Glovo welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Act as this represents an opportunity for the EU to make the best of AI applications and a step forward towards more innovation and algorithmic transparency.

Warsaw, 4 August 2021 KL/304/220/ED/2021 Remarks of the Polish Confederation Lewiatan on the draft of the Artificial Intelligence Act The Polish Confederation Lewiatan expresses its deep satisfaction having learnt about a well-balanced approach of the European Commission to the direction of the artificial intelligence development within the European Union and appreciates the enumerative list of implementations for…

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ESBG Position Paper on the European Commission consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Act ESBG (European Savings and Retail Banking Group) Rue Marie-Thérèse, 11 - B-1000 Brussels ESBG Transparency Register ID 8765978796-80 July 2021 Doc 0454/2021 Vers. 4 I. MIS General comments: A.I.

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European Commission Proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Feedback from NEC Corporation 1. Introduction 1.1 This document contains feedback from NEC Corporation (“NEC”) on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (COM(2021)206) dated 21 April 2021 (the “Draft Regulation”).

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As Japan’s leading ICT association, JEITA supports the European Commission’s will to adopt risk-based approach and harmonize the Regulation with the existing EU legislations. Our views are as below and attached position paper. 1. Basic approach • Assessment of AI risk A growing number of cases have proven that machine can provide sufficiently low accident rates in area such as automated driving and medical systems.

The Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the consultation on the proposal for the Artificial Intelligence Act. For our companies, AI is a key technology for competitiveness and sustainability. Our export-oriented sector brings production equipment with embedded AI to a variety of industrial customers in EU and worldwide.

Developers Alliance welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the AI Act proposal. We commend the objectives and the risk-based approach of the proposal. We call on the EU co-legislators, however, to address a series of critical issues so the regulation will be fit for purpose and to reduce the competitive disadvantage for European developers: - set legally clear definitions and limit the scope to clearly…

AlgorithmWatch welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to develop a framework for the governance of AI-based systems that is based on European values and the protection of fundamental rights. However, we fear that in its current version, the draft Artificial Intelligence Act would not reliably and comprehensively reach the objectives it is intended to.

The Association of Consumer Credit Information Suppliers (ACCIS) represents the largest group of credit reference agencies in the world. ACCIS brings together 40 members across 28 European countries and 11 associate and affiliate members from all other continents.

Commentary to the Commission’s proposal for the “AI Act” – Response to selected issues Centre for Commercial Law, School of Law, University of Aberdeen This response is provided by a working group of the Centre for Commercial Law (CCL) at the University of Aberdeen.

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Confederation of Swedish Enterprise represents 49 sector-member organisations and 60,000 member companies and would like to state the following in light of the European Commission’s consultation on the artificial intelligence act, AIA.

Further to the ongoing consultation on the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (the Artificial Intelligence Act) and amending certain Union legislative acts of 21.4.2021, please find enclosed the position of the Polish Digital Union, representing the Polish digital sector and new technologies.

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Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Enclosed you will find the statement from the Vienna Chamber of Labor. The Federal Chamber of Labor (BAK) is the legal representation of the interests of around 3.7 million employees and consumers in Austria. It represents its members in all social, educational, economic and consumer policy matters at national and EU level. In addition, the BAK is part of the Austrian social partnership.

AstraZeneca (AZ) welcomes the proposed draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act and believes that harmonised EU rules on AI can pre-empt a possible fragmentation of the single market and foster the safe and responsible development, use, and uptake of AI in the European Union.

The Medical Device/AI Expert Group (MD-AIG) established by Netherlands Normalisation Institute (NEN) welcoming the European Commission’s (EU) proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence to ensure the safety and security of European consumers in the area of Artificial Intelligence.

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In the context of the European Commission's call for opinions on its proposed regulation on artificial intelligence (the so-called "AI Act"), the LNE thought it would be useful to communicate a number of remarks which are presented in the document attached.

Position Paper of the German Insurance Association ID Number 6437280268-55 on the Proposal of the European Commission for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) Introduction The insurance industry welcomes the proposed Regulation of the EU Commission on “artificial intelligence”.

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The highly commendable goal of the proposed act is to provide a legal framework in Europe that encourages innovation and investments in artificial intelligence, while ensuring that the results are lawful, safe and trustworthy, respecting human rights. In order to reach this goal, the legal framework needs to be understandable, transparent and adequately measured.

Norwegian Position Paper on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Laying Down Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and Amending Certain Union Legislative Acts (COM(2021) 206) 1 INTRODUCTION Norway is one of the most digitalised countries in the world, and Norwegian citizens and businesses rely to a large extent on data…

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The Regulation is an important step towards ensuring that AI is used in a transparent manner, abiding to specific qualitative requirements. Nevertheless, the Regulation in its current from appears disassociated with other initiatives which also touch upon AI, while not doing enough to capture a bigger picture of the impact of AI.

Car Sweden is concerned for the opportunity by the Commission to submit comments on the proposed AI Act, and is pledged to be available for further discussions or any irregularities. Attacked please find BIL Sweden’s response to the European Commission’s public consultation on “Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artistic intelligence (Artificial…

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BDVA/DAIRO welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commission’s proposal for AI Regulation as there is a clear need for a solid AI European approach based on European values. BDVA/DAIRO supports the idea that there should be a balance between regulation and innovation, and that new rules should facilitate investment and innovation.

The European Test Publishers Group (ETPG) was founded in 1991. It’s a not-for-profit industry body, focused on improving psychological assessments and their impact on European society. 27 European psychological test publishers are members. They are required to meet legal and professional distribution standards and scientific development methods.

Position paper Bitkom principles for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act 04. August 2021 General Remarks Bitkom welcomes the Commission proposal’s risk-based approach of the AI Act presented in April 2021. In order to achieve the intended results it needs to be more precise as outlined below in this paper.

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ETSI welcomes the draft Regulation on AI presented by the European Commission (EC) at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52021PC0206. The draft Regulation builds on the processes of the New Legislative Framework (NLF) putting harmonised European Standards into the focus of demonstrating compliance with the regulatory requirements.

Thorn welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission's proposal for artificial intelligence regulation. Thorn is a US-based nonprofit organization that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse and online exploitation. At Thorn, we believe in the power and potential of government, NGOs, and tech companies working together to eliminate child sexual abuse material online.

Please find attached the feedback of ACT | The App Association (Transparency Reg. # 72029513877-54) to the European Commission’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. Anna Bosch Policy Associate ACT | The App Association (Transparency Reg. # 72029513877-54) Rue de Trèves 45 B-1040 Brussels

5Rights Foundation warmly welcomes the aims of the AI Act to ensure the development, marketing and use of artificial intelligence in conformity with Union values and a high level of protection of health, safety and fundamental rights.

Eine rechtliche Regulierung von KI-Systemen ist dringend notwendig. Das AIA wird daher grundsätzlich begrüßt, bedarf aber einer ausführlichen Diskussion insb aus Sicht der betroffenen Konsument*innen. Der risikobasierte Ansatz ist sinnvoll, berücksichtigt aber leider keine wirtschaftliche Risiken.

Contribution to the European Commission consultation on the proposal for a regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) 3 August 2021 ADIGITAL POSITION PAPER Proposal for a Regulation Laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and amending certain union legislative acts On April 21th, the European Commission proposed new…

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Wikimedia operates a number of online platforms that offer access to and re-use of the world's largest freely available datasets. These are used widely as training data for machine learning algorithms. Wikimedia also develops and operates machine learning algorithms, mainly with the goal to make volunteer editors' work more efficient.

As a trade union focused on education, we view this initiative from a set of core values (quality education for every child, good working conditions for teachers - working conditions are learning conditions -, teachers as autonomous professionals, and education as a public good in a free democratic society) that constitute our organization.

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IndustriAll Europe welcomes the European Commission’s draft regulation on AI, as it is the first proposal of its kind and will set new standards when it comes to addressing the challenges of high-end technology and human rights implications. We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft regulation.

The Centre for Democracy & Technology, Europe (CDT) welcomes the EU AI Act and the high priority it aspires to give to protecting fundamental rights. All AI systems should be subject to a human rights impact assessment and subject to regulation proportionate to the risks identified in that assessment.

Attached please find SAP’s position on the European Commission’s proposal on the Artificial Intelligence Act. We thank the Commission for the opportunity to share feedback, and look forward to a continued dialogue on a future-proof, balanced and risk-based AI regulation in the EU.

European Digital Rights (EDRi) is Europe’s biggest network defending rights and freedoms online. EDRi welcomes the European Commission’s globally significant step towards regulating the development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems.

Workday’s response to the European Commission’s proposal for regulation on artificial intelligence (the AI Act) draws on our contributions to the Commission’s preparatory consultations as well as earlier work developing Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI.

The attached submission from OpenAI provides feedback on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Laying Down Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence and Amending Certain Union Legislative Acts.

We welcome the Commission’s first ever legal framework on AI and its goal to promote Europe’s innovation capacity in AI, which has the potential to speed drug development and improve healthcare outcomes across the continent. We support a risk-based approach to AI with an oversight proportionate to the intended use and led by defined risk categories.

The Association Française des Sociétés Financières (ASF) represents specialised credit finance and financial and investment services. FSA member institutions finance more than 20 % of loans to the private sector.

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About eco: With over 1,100 member companies, eco is the largest Internet industry association in Europe. Since 1995 eco has been instrumental in shaping the Internet, fostering new technologies, forming framework conditions, and representing the interests of members in politics and international committees.

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to create the first AI regulation worldwide. However, it recognises the importance of taking into account the specificities of the healthcare field, which require a specific regulatory approach for AI, complementing the currently proposed horizontal, cross-sector regulation.

Submission by the Oxford Commission on AI and Good Governance (OxCAIGG) The Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. Contact: Professor [name removed]: [email removed]. [name removed]: [email removed] Summary: A list of questions for consideration and reflections on views on AI in EU MS. A look at the interplay between regulation and digital technical standards.

Il documento rappresenta il contributo dell'Associazione Bancaria Italiana (ABI) al dibattito in tema di Intelligenza Artificiale ed è stato redatto con l'attivo contributo dei gruppi di lavoro composti dalle banche associate e da esperti in materia. Nel ringraziare per l'opportunità, rimaniamo a disposizione per ogni approfondimento. Con i migliori saluti, Silvia Attanasio

The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) welcomes this legislation proposal on the ethical and legal requirements on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The proposed regulation lays down a set of harmonised rules for the development, placement on the market and use of AI systems in the Union, this is particularly important (as explained in the proposal) for systems that can pose signifiable risks on the…

The Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation (AIOTI) appreciates the use of a Regulation as a legal instrument to help building an EU digital Single Market for trustworthy AI and to avoid regulatory fragmentation. AIOTI welcomes the risk-and New Legislative Framework (NLF) based approach and to introduce specific rules for specific uses, rather than legislating the technology as such.

ETUCE Ref. Ares(2021)4906560 - 02/08/2021 European Trade Union Committee for Education Education International EI European Region Internationale de l'Education Internacional de la Educación http://www.ei-ie.org ETUCE position on the EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence EUROPEAN REGIONETUCE President Larry FLANAGAN Vice-Presidents Odile CORDELIER [name removed] KERPERIEN [name removed] MERKULOVA Branimir STRUKELJ…

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The Working Group on the Bank and Audibility of Hub France IA, which brings together AI experts from three major French banks, BNP Paribas, Banque Postale and Société Générale, wishes to provide a response to the European Commission in the context of the open consultation on the proposed regulation of AI systems.

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Intesa Sanpaolo, one of the top banking groups in Europe, welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s (EC) Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA). This position paper is intended to present its key recommendations to the EC in the context of the have your say procedure on the AIA.

etami is the European organisation for “ethical and trustworthy artificial and machine intelligence”, set up as a joint project in 2021. Members of etami include ABB, Atos, AVL, Continental, Deutsche Bahn, DFKI, ELTE University Budapest, KU Leuven, Leonardo, Siemens, TU Berlin, UnternehmerTUM, Volkswagen, and Zalando. The consortium is led by Volkswagen.

1. Clarify the balance of responsibilities between AI-providers, distributors and users, especially for general purpose APIs and open source models: As explained above, the AIA does not sufficiently distinguish between the responsibilities of AI users when performing the role of distributor and the responsibilities of providers towards their consumers.

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Roche feedback to the European Commission’s proposed Regulation of Artificial Intelligence (the “AI Act”) F. Hoffmann-La Roche (Roche) is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives.

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STM welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on the European Commission’s proposal for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, and its ambitions to lead globally in promoting the uptake of new technologies whilst ensuring that the highest levels of excellence and trust are guaranteed. STM publishers are in a unique position in that they are both producers and users of data for AI purposes.

The European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE), Social Partner in education at the EU level, representing 127 Education Trade Unions and 11 million teachers in Europe, welcomes the Commission’s proposal for the AI Regulation as it sets the ground for the first comprehensive EU regulation on Artificial Intelligence to ensure a controlled development of AI tools in education and address the risks connected…

IDEMIA Contribution Consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Draft Regulation Category | Name of the BU | Date | #ref About IDEMIA IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, provides a trusted environment enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities (such as pay, connect and travel), in the physical as well as digital space.

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Please see ResMed's consultation response for the Artificial Intelligence Act attached below. We thank the Commission for the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed legislation and welcome further engagement on the regulation of AI in Europe.

EFPIA applauds the Commission for launching the first ever legal framework on AI that elaborates on a European approach for AI with an aim to promote Europe’s innovation and industry capacity in AI that could bring benefits to entire healthcare system. We welcome a risk-based approach to AI with an oversight proportionate to the intended use and led by defined risk categories.

ASNEF, the Finance Houses Association of Spain, represented by the Secretary General, Mr. Ignacio Pla Vidal, and duly registered in the Transparency Registry with nº 11218815591-29, submits the following observations: 1.

Introduction The Information Accountability Foundation (“IAF”), a non-profit research and education think tank, appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the European Commission’s proposed Regulation laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (“AI Regulation”).

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Facial Recognition Technologies: What’s at Stake and Why On April 21, 2021, the European Commission proposed new rules and actions on the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the stated objective to “turn Europe into the global hub for trustworthy artificial intelligence”.

Full position as attachement First, Agoria suggests refining the scope, by adjusting the proposed definition of AI systems, the classification of identified high-risk AI applications and the allocation of roles. The scope of the regulation is essential, requiring clear definitions that are easily interpretable and applicable.

CIPL welcomes the Consultation on the European Commission’s Proposal for a European Artificial Intelligence Act to feed into the EU legislative process. CIPL is pleased to see that the AI Act incorporates several recommendations made in CIPL’s paper on Adopting a Risk-Based Approach to Regulating AI in the EU.

• EIT Health welcomes the proposed AI Regulation and its ambition to create horizontal legislation overseeing AI and to maximise the safety and trustworthiness of this technology. We welcome the creation of a risk-classification of AI and prohibition of certain AI in alignment with the OECD, as this type of risk management is vital to ensuring uptake of this important technology.

Mastering the new opportunities and challenges of innovation in life sciences is key for societies in the 21st century. One important element is a supportive policy and regulatory framework that fosters scientific advancement while at the same time ensuring trust and a high safety standard for human health and the environment.

Orange’s preliminary position on the Artificial Intelligence Act Orange welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Act. This proposal, a first of a kind as highlighted by the EC, will have significant implications for AI ecosystems once it enters into force.

VAP Seite 1 von 3 Rückmeldung zum Verordnungsvorschlag über ein europäisches Konzept für künstliche Intelligenz Wir begrüßen den risikobasierten Ansatz der Kommission, der im Verordnungsvorschlag über künstliche Intelligenz skizziert wird, und teilen das Bestreben, KI sicher, rechtmäßig und im Einklang mit den EU-Grundrechten zu gestalten.

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Eurosmart, the Voice of the Digital Security Industry, welcomes the Commission’s proposal for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. Our association has been advocating for years for EU requirements covering AI systems.

First of all, thanks to the European Commission to enable the GFII to answer this consultation on the draft regulation on AI. 1) Readability of the text The draft is rather complex to understand; understanding difficulties may then generate difficulties for being compliant, especially for SMEs and start up.

European Commission - Draft regulation establishing harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence Position paper / “Have your say” Société Générale 29 July 2021 CONTENTS - General comments Definition of Artificial Intelligence (Article 3) Influence of an AI system on its environment Artificial Intelligence Scope Proposal to revise the definition of AI Risk proportionality approach Principle of technological neutrality…

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ACEA is thankful for the opportunity provided by the Commission to comment on the proposed AI Act, adopted on 21 April 2021. The present ACEA response, attached hereunder, builds on ACEA’s previous contributions to the Commission’s White Paper (12 June 2020, document No.

Contribution to the Artificial Intelligence Act: It should first be noted that the implementation of software techniques commonly referred to as "artificial intelligence" is already making it possible to market autonomous machines used in various industrial sectors.

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Representing small and medium-sized companies active in life sciences, EUCOPE acknowledges the Commission’s efforts in proposing a legal framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI). We particularly welcome the commitment from the Commission to strive for a balanced approach, as stated in the explanatory memorandum of the proposal.

The Center for AI and Digital Policy ("CAIDP") welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback as amendments to the text of draft Artificial Intelligence Act (“Proposal”) are considered. This statement follows from CAIDP’s Statement to the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the European Council on April 20, 2021.

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The Information Commissioner’s response to the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Laying Down Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and Amending Certain Union Legislative Acts About the ICO 1.

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The ACPR warmly welcomes the Commission’s approach which seeks a balanced framework, guarantees fundamental rights and encourages the development of trusted AI. She noted that it was particularly positive that the supervisory authorities of the financial sector would be entrusted with the task of supervising risky AI in the sector.

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We welcome the European Commission’s proposal for regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the EU. The proposed Regulation for AI will help ensure protection of fundamental rights of persons with disabilities in the context of new technologies. The Regulation can also help promote AI that will improve accessibility for persons with disabilities and support their participation in society.

Rückmeldung zum Verordnungsvorschlag über ein europäisches Konzept für künstliche Intelligenz Wir begrüßen den risikobasierten Ansatz der Kommission, der im Verordnungsvorschlag über künstliche Intelligenz skizziert wird, und teilen das Bestreben, KI sicher, rechtmäßig und im Einklang mit den EU-Grundrechten zu gestalten.

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Réponse à consultation – Proposition de Règlement Artificial Intelligence Act L’AFNUM salue tout d’abord l’approche privilégiée par la Commission Européenne afin de règlementer l’Intelligence Artificielle. Cette technologie révolutionnaire, à l’origine du bouleversement de nombreuses pratiques, constitue une opportunité formidable pour améliorer la vie de nos concitoyens, mais représente également un potentiel de…

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FEEDBACK TO EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S PROPOSED REGULATION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I. Hikvision and Artificial Intelligence: Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd and its affiliates (“Hikvision”, “we”) are leading providers of innovative security products in the EU ranging from public security to smart home security solutions.

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The Artificial Intelligence Act proposal is a crucial legislative initiative to create the conditions for a safe development and deployment of AI, based on European democratic values and in respect of people’s fundamental rights across Europe’s cities. AI is an enabler of change for local governments.

APPLiA would like to use the opportunity given in this consultation and comment on two important elements of the draft AI Regulation: 1. Article 6 - Classification rules for high-risk AI systems - Only products which basic safety features are secured ONLY by the AI system should be considered high-risk in this classification. If basic safety functions required by e.g.

Numeum supports the European Commission in its ambition to stimulate the development and uptake of AI and new technologies, while ensuring that potential risks are adequately addressed. The Commission’s desire to create a European system capable of ensuring citizens’ trust and stimulating the uptake of AI uses, while ensuring that companies in the deployment of their AI products and applications and the capacity to…

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ECNL Position Statement on the EU AI Act 23 July 2021 1 [email removed] [phone removed] www.ecnl.org @enablingNGOLaw ECNL Position Statement on the EU AI Act Contents APPROACH OF THE AI ACT...................................................................................................................

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BlackBerry, the global cybersecurity software and services company, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. We welcome efforts by public authorities to promote the development and deployment of secure and innovative AI systems.

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Siemens AG recognizes the European Commission’s effort to propose world’s first AI regulation, building on its last year’s White Paper and aiming at ensuring that AI systems, introduced on the EU market are safe and respect EU laws and values while at the same time creating legal certainty to facilitate investment and innovation in AI.

In the view of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, the European Commission’s legislative proposal on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has drawn up a regulation which offers opportunities. At first sight, this is our first brief feedback from an energy point of view and the operation of critical infrastructure. On the last page of the attached document, an overview of AI Use-Cases can be found in a risk spectrum.

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AmCham EU commends the European Commission for the extensive consultative process that led to the publication of the Proposal for an ‘AI Act’ . We appreciate having had the opportunity to provide our perspective on this important piece of legislation.

The European Tech Alliance welcomes the European Commission’s proposed AI Act as a good balance between supporting much needed AI innovation in Europe and having safeguards in place to ensure high safety standards and public trust in AI. We welcome the EU’s leadership in creating an AI regulatory framework while supporting Europe’s global competitiveness in that field.

The French Commission for Human Rights (CNCDH) welcomes the European Commission's proposal for a regulation establishing a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. However, it regrets that fundamental rights are not sufficiently taken into account in this draft regulation, and would like to make a few observations on this issue.

The European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB) recognises that the AI proposal is the Commission’s first ever legal framework on the matter, which addresses the risks of AI and aims to position Europe to play a leading role globally. It should be recognised that this is a risky bet.

Sanofi supports the Commission's aim to ensure that Europeans benefit from technologies developed and functioning according to EU values, fundamental rights and principles, and welcomes the idea that AI should be a force for good in society. We use AI to accelerate discovery and development across R&D programs and improve the efficiency of processes across the organization.

The proposal uses a vague definition of artificial intelligence (AI) and it should be clearer how AI is used in different respects. In addition, the proposal relies to a great extent on the use of delegat-ed acts, which increases the uncertainty for the companies affected by the legislation, e.g. the def-inition of what AI is can be changed.

One has to acknowledge that the implementation of software techniques and approaches commonly referred to as "Artificial Intelligence" is not a novelty, as self-driving machinery is already placed on the market and put into service especially in the industrial and agricultural sectors.

ČMOS PŠ welcomes the publication of regulation regarding AI as it sets the ground for the first comprehensive EU regulation on Artificial Intelligence to ensure a controlled development of AI tools in education to address the risks connected to their use by teachers, academic, other education personnel and students.

The proposed regulation is a welcome initiative but needs significant improvement in some details to be applicable in practice to the cases for which it is intended. SICK AG urgently recommends the deletion of the "Bayesian estimation" from the ANNEX I (Paragraph C). Bayesian techniques are not artificial intelligence, but well-proven mathematical formulas.

In a context of sovereignty and international competitiveness where the development of technological and digital infrastructures has become essential, it is vital to build a European ecosystem in favour of innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) that is respectful of European values.

The Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU), the organization representing community pharmacists in 32 European countries, welcomes the European Commission’s Proposal for an EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to establish a legal framework on AI Systems. Please find the full PGEU feedback to the European Commission's Proposal attached hereto.