Justice Minister Elisabeth Margue affirmed the nation's swift commitment to implementing the EU's groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act, aiming to harness AI's potential while ensuring human rights and fostering trust in technological advancements.

Minister of Justice Elisabeth Margue has announced Luxembourg's commitment to promptly implementing the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act to the best of its ability. The government's objective is to capitalise on the opportunities arising from AI development. Minister Margue underscored this commitment in an interview with our colleagues from RTL Radio following the passage of a law by EU member states on Tuesday, establishing a legal framework for AI.

The EU's initiative marks a significant step toward enforcing stricter regulations in the AI domain, potentially setting global standards. Minister Margue elaborated on the objectives of the Artificial Intelligence Act, stating, "The goal is to foster innovation in this field, positioning Europe as a pioneer while ensuring the full and constant respect of human rights. Our aim is to support this process positively and address potential negative consequences of AI development, fostering trust among users and encouraging the responsible development of these applications."

Certain applications contrary to EU values will be outright prohibited, such as the evaluation of social behaviour, commonly known as "social scoring." The EU has also banned the use of AI for emotional recognition in workplaces, and all content generated by AI, including texts, audio, and images, must be clearly labelled as such in the future.

The EU's regulations, reflecting demands from various governments and activists, will be a focal point of discussion at an upcoming summit in Seoul, South Korea. Currently, around a dozen major companies from the sector have convened there. They have committed to disclosing which AI risks they consider taboo and outlining preventive measures.