Ahead of the artificial intelligence regulation, MEPs insisted that its use by law enforcement authorities and in the judiciary be subject to tight controls in Strasbourg on Monday (October 4). "The idea behind this report is not only to catch up but to create a framework", rapporteur, MEP Petar Vitanov (S&D), told EURACTIV. Although not binding, the new report on artificial intelligence (AI) in criminal matters could pave the way for the European Parliament's to back a risk-based approach, while MEPs will soon have to consider the AI Act proposed by the Commission in April. The text sets out the "principles of fairness, data minimisation, accountability, transparency, non-discrimination and explainability" in order to protect fundamental rights. "AI can be very useful", said Vitanov, but "we are trying to separate the areas where it can be useful from those that bring subjective results". "Facial recognition in the public spaces can easily be turned into mass surveillance", Viatnov said.

The Supreme Court's Artificial Intelligence Committee on Tuesday launched its Artificial Intelligence portal SUPACE(Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court's Efficiency). The event was attended by CJI Bobde, CJI designate Justice NV Ramana and Justice Nageswara Rao, who is also the Chairman of the Supreme Court's AI Committee, and High Court Judges. While launching the Court's Artificial Intelligence Portal, the CJI called the system a'perfect blend of human intelligence and machine learning' and'a hybrid system', which works together with human intelligence. He stated that the system being launched is unique as there is interaction between the human being and machine which creates remarkable results. During the event, CJI addressed the objections and criticisms that Artificial Intelligence faces, as for most people it means automated decision making.