by István Kopácsi Senate Bill 1047, titled the “Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act”[1] is a comprehensive legislative effort introduced by Senator Wiener and co-authors, which aims to regulate and ensure the safety of advanced artificial intelligence (AI)…
The impact of AI on the labour market according to the UN and ILO co-authored report
by István Kopácsi The report „Mind the AI Divide: Shaping a Global Perspective on the Future of Work”[1] (Report) co-authored by the United Nations and the International Labour Organization (ILO) delves into the profound impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having on…
The Draft UNESCO Guidelines for the Use of AI in the Justice System
by István Kopácsi The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judicial sector is becoming increasingly prevalent, with legal professionals around the world utilizing AI tools such as chatbots to assist with various tasks. However, there are concerns about potential risks…
Terminology of Artificial Intelligence Related Harms and Discovered Hazards
by Dávid Szász Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly been one of the hot topics of academic and regulatory discussions in the last few years. The phrase “AI holds great possibilities, but also great risks” has been repeated several times over. The Central European…
Factors of success and downfall in industrial policy
by Mónika Mercz A good and effective policy is not only defined by the commonly used top-down approach. Rather, involvement of several stakeholders, a strong bureaucratic capacity, and safeguards against regulatory capture are all essential components of it. While we must…
Navigating Competition in Generative AI: A Global Collaborative Effort
by István Kopácsi As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a breakneck pace, ensuring that its development and deployment adhere to principles of fair competition is more critical than ever. A recent joint statement[1] from competition authorities in the European Union,…
Ambitious Strategic Agenda worthy of analysing beyond fancy political declarations
by Martin Milán Csirszki The European Council has recently published its Strategic Agenda for the years to come. The document covers the time span between 2024 and 2029.[1] This brief blog post aims to throw additional considerations as regards its content. The…
Country report from Kyrgyzstan – The Digital Contracting in the Kyrgyz Republic. What can we learn from EU Law?
by Dzhusupov Akylbek Embracing digital contracts can streamline business processes, reduce transaction costs, and attract foreign investment, thereby contributing to economic prosperity. Therefore, it is vital to choose the model law which will facilitate the Kyrgyz Republic’s economic integration into the global…
The EU’s Digital Decade
by Mónika Mercz Despite the significant initiatives undertaken, according to the report on the Digital Decade, key goals are not expected to be fulfilled by 2030 at the current rate of development due to the low level of private investments.[1] Digital…
Humanity has reached a global milestone; the UN resolution on artificial intelligence
by Gergely Rideg Will we remember this moment decades from now as a paradigm shift in the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems? AI systems and related technology are now as ubiquitous and commonplace as Bluetooth technology was when it was…