Artificial Intelligence - The consequences of artificial intelligence on the (digital) single market, production, consumption, employment and society (own-initiative opinion)
This own-initiative opinion by the European Economic and Social Committee examines the consequences of artificial intelligence on the digital single market, production, consumption, employment, and society. It highlights both the great potential of AI technologies to improve lives and the complex societal challenges and risks they carry in areas such as labor, safety, privacy, and ethics. The document emphasizes the need for a broad, society-wide approach to address these rapid developments.
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Who it governs
Policymakers, social partners, and stakeholders interested in the societal, economic, and employment impacts of artificial intelligence in Europe.
What the document contains
The document addresses the consequences and impacts of artificial intelligence on the digital single market, production, consumption, employment, and society as a whole.
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- Artificial intelligence technologies offer significant potential to create innovative solutions, improve lives, grow the economy, and address challenges in health, safety, and climate change.
- AI carries risks and presents complex societal challenges across multiple areas including labor, safety, privacy, ethics, and skills.
- A broad approach addressing all societal effects of AI, both positive and negative, is crucial during a time of accelerating technological developments.
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
2/5Protection of personal data and private life
Like any disruptive technology, however, AI carries risks and presents complex societal challenges in several areas such as labour, safety, privacy, ethics, skills and so on.
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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