Applying human intelligence to regulate artificial intelligence

European Commission applies human intelligence to regulate artificial intelligence – what are the implications for automated vehicles? Following an extensive stakeholder consultation process and the involvement of a'High- Level Expert Group', the European Commission recently published its proposed approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). It recognises the potential for AI to bring a wide array of economic and societal benefits but that the attributes that deliver socio-economic benefits can also create new risks or negative consequences for individuals or society. The proposal therefore sets out a methodology defining what it describes as "high-risk" AI systems – those that pose significant risks to health and safety and/or the fundamental rights of persons – and recommends a regulatory approach involving EU-wide legislation for higher risk AI systems and codes of conduct for non-high-risk systems. This would place requirements on developers of high-risk AI systems to ensure high-quality data, documentation, testing, traceability, transparency, human oversight, accuracy, risk management and robustness.