Over 110 AI, data governance, and civil rights academics have signed an appeal calling for all AI systems under the EU AI Act to undergo a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA). The appeal, from the Brussels Privacy Hub, aims to mitigate the risks associated with AI deployment through comprehensive ex-ante safeguards. Passed by the European Parliament on 14 June 2023, the final version of the EU AI Act is expected to be finalised by the end of the year, with penalties of up to €40 million or 7% of global turnover for non-compliance. The appeal also calls for the development of criteria for evaluating the impact of AI on fundamental rights, transparency on FRIA results, and participation and involvement of end-users and independent public authorities in the impact assessment process, among other provisions.

Switzerland is actively monitoring AI regulatory developments in the EU and has its own guidelines for AI adoption in the federal administration. However, the country has yet to propose binding regulations for AI use. The Federal Council has called for increased efforts to converge with global initiatives and close the gap between Switzerland's approach and other international approaches to AI regulation. Switzerland is investing in AI research and development initiatives to position itself as a leader in the field. Holistic AI can help navigate global AI regulations. This article is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.

The European Commission has designated Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These companies operate 22 core platform services subject to new regulations promoting fair competition and consumer choice. Gatekeepers must conduct independent annual audits of their customer profiling methods and comply with rules relating to interactions with other businesses, consumers, advertisers, and publishers on their platforms. Failure to comply could result in fines and periodic penalty payments. The DMA will work in tandem with the AI Act and Digital Services Act.

The UK House of Commons Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology has published an interim report on the governance of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting 12 key challenges to AI governance policymakers should keep in mind when developing AI frameworks. The report recommends that an AI bill should be introduced into Parliament in the coming months to support the UK’s aspirations of becoming an AI governance leader. The Committee also recognised that if an AI bill is not introduced before the general election, the UK could be left behind by the EU and US who have already made significant legislative progress towards regulating AI.

Spain has established a new regulatory body, the Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA), which will oversee the country's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and ensure AI development aligns with principles of inclusivity, sustainability, and welfare. AESIA is also expected to enforce the EU's landmark AI Act, which each EU member state must establish a supervisory authority to support the implementation and application of the legislation. The establishment of AESIA comes as part of Spain's Digital Spain 2025 Agenda, a €600 million initiative aiming to shape the country's digital future.