The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence is pleased to host the EU Policy Talk, "Move Slow and Fix Things: The EU Approach to Regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI)," by Professor Robert Gould, Carleton University.

Growing tensions arising from the conflict between European notions of rights (as exemplified by the passing of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2016) and the widespread commercial practices of data retention and processing for profit by the digital businesses is contributing to the EU's goal to strengthen standards for AI.

This presentation will examine the coordinated attempt being made by the European Commission, Council and Parliament to regulate the uses of AI in order to protect all EU citizens and residents by insisting that such activities be in conformity with the fundamental principles of the Union. At the same time, the proposed measures aim to promote cross-border commerce, research, development and use of artificial intelligence in the EU. Additionally, the presenter will examine the EU's digital agenda outlined in the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act (an explanation for the act can be found here).

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Additional details for the event are available at the Centre for European Studies website, www.carleton.ca/ces/events .