AI Governance

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has taken several key actions during its latest plenary session held on July 17, 2024, in Brussels. The EDPB adopted a statement recommending that Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) play a crucial role in enforcing the AI Act. The Board suggests that DPAs should be designated as Market Surveillance Authorities (MSAs) for high-risk AI systems, particularly in sectors such as law enforcement, border management, and democratic processes. This recommendation aims to leverage DPAs' expertise in assessing AI's impact on fundamental rights, especially data protection.

The European Union has recently unveiled the AI Act, published on July 12, 2024, and set to gradually come into force from August 1, 2024. This landmark legislation, working in tandem with the existing General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), establishes a comprehensive framework for the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence across the EU. As stakeholders grapple with the implications of this new regulatory landscape, the French data protection authority, CNIL, has stepped forward with guidance to illuminate the complex interplay between these two pivotal regulations.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning to central banks worldwide: adapt your AI governance frameworks now or risk being left behind. In a landmark report released on June 25, 2024, the BIS emphasizes that traditional governance models are inadequate for the AI-driven future of finance.

The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has published its inaugural set of recommendations for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The guidelines, released following an extensive public consultation, aim to help professionals navigate the complex landscape of AI development while ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and fostering public trust.

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu issued a sharp warning about the systemic risks posed by artificial intelligence to the financial sector and called for a new "shared responsibility" governance model in a major policy speech on Wednesday.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has appointed Sivaram Ghorakavi to the senior leadership positions of Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, effective immediately.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has issued a statement providing initial guidance to firms using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies when providing investment services to retail clients. This guidance comes amidst the European Union's recent approval of the groundbreaking AI Act, a comprehensive rulebook governing AI applications across the 27-nation bloc.