On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence act) and amending certain union legislative acts
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Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Josianne Cutajar
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The Committee on Transport and Tourism's draft opinion responds to the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. It asks that the Act not overlap with existing transport sectoral legislation, that international standards be respected, and that research and innovation be supported.¶¶¶ It proposes amendments to recitals and articles, including a new definition of AI systems, a new definition of high-risk AI, and exclusions for research and development.¶¶¶ It also seeks to protect transport workers managed by digital labour platforms through transparency, fairness and accountability in algorithmic management.¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Transport and Tourism proposes amendments to the AI Act to ensure it does not overlap with sectoral transport legislation, respects international standards, supports research and innovation, and protects transport workers. It calls on the lead committees to take these amendments into account.¶¶¶
Key points
- The opinion supports an EU risk-based AI framework but insists it must not impose double or conflicting obligations on transport actors.¶¶
- It calls for sectoral transport legislation to prevail over the AI Act where overlaps could harm health, safety and fundamental rights.¶¶¶
- It asks that international standards for AI in transport be respected and integrated into EU law to preserve EU competitiveness.¶¶¶
- It proposes excluding from the AI Act's scope AI systems developed and used solely for scientific research and development, unless placed on the market or put into service.¶¶¶
- It amends the definition of AI systems to cover systems receiving machine- and/or human-based data and inputs, using learning, reasoning or modelling, and generating outputs including content for generative AI systems.¶¶
- It adds a new definition of 'product manufacturer' and includes importers and distributors of AI systems within the regulation's scope.¶¶¶
- It restructures Article 6 so that AI systems covered by Union harmonisation legislation listed in Annex II, section B, are high-risk if they require a third-party conformity assessment.¶¶
- It requires high-risk AI systems to comply with the regulation's requirements while taking into account sectoral legislation, harmonised standards and common specifications.¶
- It adds that human oversight should not compromise safety, and that a distinction should be made between automation and AI applications in transport.¶¶¶
- It calls for transparency, fairness and accountability in algorithmic management of transport workers on digital labour platforms.¶¶
- It amends provisions on regulatory sandboxes and support measures to explicitly benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.¶¶¶
- It requires the Commission to consult sectoral authorities when adopting common specifications and to ensure standards are coherent and easy to implement.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Transport sector operators, who would benefit from rules that avoid overlap with existing sectoral legislation.¶¶¶
- Transport workers managed by digital labour platforms, who would gain transparency and fairness in algorithmic management.¶¶
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups, who would get priority access to regulatory sandboxes and tailored support.¶¶¶
- Providers and users of AI systems in transport, who would face clarified obligations and definitions.¶¶¶
- Importers and distributors of AI systems, who would be brought within the regulation's scope.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- 2050 'VisionZero' target for road safety, cited in relation to biometrics in transport.¶