Imagine a daily life where every decision, from the most trivial to the most complex, is influenced, or even taken, by an intelligence that is not human. It's no longer science fiction; it's the reality of our age, shaped by artificial intelligence. From virtual assistants that wake us up in the morning to algorithms that filter the information we consume, theAI has become an invisible companion on our journey through the 21st century. But with this deep integration ofAI in our lives comes a fundamental question: how to frame this invisible force so that it is an ally and not a threat to our society?
It is in this quest for balance thatIA Act enter the scene. Designed not as a barrier, but as a guide, this set of guidelines seeks to establish a framework where innovation And the security are not opposites, but partners. Recognizing the duality of AI — its potential that is both exciting and intimidating —, theIA Act aspires to chart a path where technological progress advances in concert with human values.
The history ofAI dates back to the 1950s, with the pioneering work ofAlan Turing, who questioned the ability of machines to think. Since then, theAI has experienced several periods of rise and fall, often referred to as the “winters ofAI“, marked by significant technological advances as well as by periods of skepticism and reduction in funding. The 1990s and 2000s saw the emergence ofmachine learning And of thedeep learning, propelling theAI to new heights of efficiency and capacity.
At the heart of the progress ofAI are located themachine learning And the deep learning. Machine learning allows machines to learn from data and improve performance over time without being explicitly programmed for each task. Deep learning, a sub-category of machine learning, use deep artificial neural networks to process large amounts of data, allowing significant advances in image recognition and natural language processing.
THEAI is transforming many sectors by offering innovative solutions to complex problems. In the field of health, AI contributes to the early diagnosis of diseases and to the personalization of treatments. In Finance, it allows the analysis of vast data sets for risk management and fraud detection. Industry also benefits from AI, in particular through supply chain optimization and predictive maintenance, thus improving efficiency and reducing costs.
As theAI evolves, it raises stimulating ethical questions, offering a unique opportunity to rethink our relationship with technology. The protection of privacy is becoming a priority in data management, encouraging more transparent and respectful practices. The challenges associated with algorithmic biases encourage innovation in justice and equity, turning these barriers into levers for a more inclusive society. As for the automation, it opens the door to redefining professional roles, with an emphasis on the complementarity between human skills and AI capabilities, and highlights the importance of proactive adaptation to forge a future where technology enriches all of society.
European Union (EU) adopts an ambitious vision forArtificial intelligence (AI), based on the principles of excellency and of trust. This strategy aims to position Europe as a world leader in the field of AI, while ensuring that the technologies developed and deployed respect fundamental values and rights. To achieve this vision, the EU is committed to supporting cutting-edge research and stimulating industrial capacities, thus ensuring that European citizens and businesses fully benefit from the benefits of AI in a secure and protected environment.
The European strategy in AI is based on the promotion of excellency in this sector. This includes supporting the development and adoption of AI within the EU, ensuring that Europe is the place whereAI go from the laboratory to the market. The aim is to ensure that theAI works for people and is a positive force in society, strengthening European leadership in high-impact sectors.
To achieve this ambition, EU and its member states have agreed to coordinate their policies and investments in AI. The 2021 review of the coordinated plan forAI proposes a vision to accelerate and align actions by AI on a European and global scale. Programs such as Horizon Europe and the program for a Digital Europe plan to invest 1 billion euros per year in AI, with the aim of reaching an annual investment volume of 20 billion euros in the coming decade.
EU strives to create a safe environment that promotes innovation while protecting users and businesses from the potential risks associated withAI. For this, the European Commission proposed a legal framework for AI, aimed at establishing clear and proportionate rules that address specific risks associated with the use ofAI while respecting fundamental rights.
This legal framework, known as AI law, takes an approach based on the level of risk, ranging from minimal to unacceptable risk, and includes specific provisions for models ofAI for general use. This regulation aims to give developers, deployers, and users of AI the clarity needed to innovate safely.
Important milestones in the development and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe reflect a deep commitment to innovation while ensuring ethical and responsible technology governance. Starting in March 2018, with the launch of European AI Alliance and the creation of the group of high level experts, EU laid the foundations for a coordinated and strategic approach to AI. These initial efforts were consolidated through communications and public consultations, aimed at establishing a AI human-centered and trustworthy.
In 2019 and 2020, the focus was on ethical assessment and policy recommendations, culminating in the white paper of February 2020, which proposed a European vision ofexcellency And of the trust in AI. This period was also marked by public consultations and the adoption of ethical guidelines, stressing the importance of inclusiveness and responsibility in the development of AI.
The year 2021 saw significant progress with the proposal of regulation establishing harmonized rules on AI, marking a crucial step towards a unified European regulatory framework for AI. This period also witnessed the collaboration between European institutions, the Member states, and the stakeholders to refine and adjust legislation, ensuring that theAI be developed and used fairly and safely.
In 2022 and 2023, the initiatives focused on adapting liability rules to the era of AI and on the strengthening of regulatory frameworks, as shown by the launch of the first AI regulatory sandbox in Spain. These efforts were crowned by the political agreement of December 2023, a milestone that promises to shape the future of AI in Europe.
Looking to the future, the AI innovation package scheduled for 2024 illustrates the continued commitment ofEU to support the startups And the SMES in the field ofAI, stressing the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in achieving the European vision ofAI. These milestones, over the years, chart a gradual path towards a AI which is not only globally advanced and competitive but also ethical, inclusive, and human-centered, reflecting European core values.
The odyssey of artificial intelligence, from the visionary ideas of Alan Turing up to today's sophisticated neural networks, illustrates a remarkable trajectory of resilience and innovation. This saga, rich in lessons and adaptations, serves as a compass for future pioneers determined to explore the unknown borders of AI. By adopting an ethical approach and by cultivating a constructive exchange on the issues of AI, we can channel its immense potential into creating a future where technology amplifies humans while staying true to our most cherished principles. The European approach, which advocates excellency And the trust, embodies a solid vision for moving forward in this era ofAI, ensuring that technological progress is in harmony with collective well-being and ethical values. In short, our trip withAI, guided by wisdom and caution, promises to unveil new horizons, where the possibilities are as vast as our commitment to achieve them in a responsible manner.
jonathan
CEO - AI Strategist
jonathan.delmas@strat37.com
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