The AI Act should not contain exemptions for 'national security'

15-11-2022
ECNL's blog in EUObserver on why we need clear safeguards for AI systems used for national security purposes in emerging legislation.

The EU AI Act may exempt AI systems developed or used for 'national security purposes' from oversight and controls. But national security' means different things to different people, lacking a strict, agreed definition. Therefore, any exemption for its sake is vague from the outset and open to abuse, argues ECNL's Vanja Skoric.

Read more in EUObserver on just how public opinion is against such an approach, as shown by ECNL's poll.