The EU's Recently Proposed Artificial Intelligence Act Goes Too Far

The European Union is now considering what could become the world's first comprehensive legislation on artificial intelligence (AI). The aim is to promote European leadership in emerging technology. The proposed regulation seeks to limit government involvement in surveillance, but it actually threatens innovation in several ways. American policymakers should pay attention to avoid making a similar mistake. The EU's proposed Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) would classify AI activities into different categories according to their perceived level of risk.