Insight and commitment: How the GI evaluates the EU AI Act and draws a position

Insight and commitment: How the GI evaluates the EU AI Act and draws a position

press release: artificial intelligence and ethics - social responsibility in focus

Berlin, September 15, 2024-the current appeal period for the EU regulation on artificial intelligence, known as the AI ​​Act, ends. The Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (GI) has published position papers through its departments and specialist groups to take a position and to illuminate the effects of this regulation on the area of ​​artificial intelligence (AI).

The development of artificial intelligence has made enormous progress in recent years and offers considerable opportunities for different areas of application. However, the use of AI is not free from risks and clear rules and ethical principles are required to minimize possible negative effects on society. The computer science and ethics of the GI emphasizes the importance of observing ethical aspects in relation to the AI ​​Act. In their position paper, the moral dimension, the context of origin and the regulatory environment of the AI ​​Act are illuminated. A human-centered approach is important to anchor the EU's values ​​and fundamental rights in AI systems. The publication of this position paper should contribute to active participation in the discourse on the technological future.

Another position paper, this time from the GI department of the GI department, is dedicated to the topic of interaction between humans and algorithmic systems, also known as agents. Research in the field of artificial intelligence deals with the examination and design of these interactions and aims to identify risks and prevent unwanted effects for people. The position paper emphasizes the importance of the analysis and evaluation of the social context, in which AI systems are used by humans. Regulatory measures should aim at the social mechanism and not restrict the performance of the technology or make the system's architecture the basis of regulation.

The AI ​​Act is a milestone in the regulation of the use of AI and reflects the EU's commitment to make technological progress responsible. The position papers of the GI departments and specialist groups offer valuable insights into the ethical and technical aspects of the AI ​​Act and encourage further discussions.

The specialist group women and computer science as well as the department of computer science in the right and administration of the GI are also planning publications on the effects of the AI ​​Act on gender-friendly questions and the use of AI systems in public administration.

The publication of the position papers of the GI can be found under the following links:

• position paper from the computer science and ethics group: https://gi.de/fileadmin/gi/Plositionpapier_gi_fg-iUe_ai-Akt.pdf
• position paper from the department of artificial intelligence: https://gi.de/fileadmin/gi/Plositionpapier_gi_fbki_Genai-ai-ai-t.pdf

• Fach group women and computer science: https://fg-frauen-informatik.gi.de/
• Department of Computer Science in Law and Administration: https://fb-rvi.gi.de/

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The Society for Informatik e.V. (GI) is the largest specialist society for computer science in German -speaking countries. Since 1969 she has represented the interests of computer scientists in science, society and politics and is committed to a common good -oriented digitization. With 14 specialist areas, over 30 active regional groups and countless specialist groups, the GI platform and mouthpiece is for all disciplines in computer science. The GI has given itself ethical guidelines that serve its members as orientation. You can find more information at www.gi.de .

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