European Union officials have dismissed recent rumors of a move to abandon some planned technology regulations, following news that the bloc would abandon a directive on responsibility for artificial intelligence, thought to be in response to pressure from the Trump administration to loosen regulations on artificial intelligence. The 2022 draft law aims to make it easier for consumers to sue for harm caused by artificial intelligence products and services.
EU digital affairs chief Henna Virkkunen claimed in an interview with the Financial Times on Friday that the cancellation of the artificial intelligence responsibility proposal was because the EU wanted to increase competitiveness by reducing bureaucracy and red tape.
She said the forthcoming Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence, an annex to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, would also limit reporting requirements to the scope of existing AI rules.
Speaking at the Action Summit on Artificial Intelligence in Paris on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance warned European lawmakers to think twice when crafting technology rules - urging the European bloc to join the United States in seizing the "artificial intelligence opportunity."
The day after Vance's speech, the European Commission unveiled its 2025 work plan, promoting a "bolder, simpler, faster" union. alliance. The document confirms the failure of AI responsibility proposals while proposing plans to promote regional AI development and adoption.