Paving the Way for Responsible AI Adoption in the EU
Denmark has taken a significant step towards harnessing the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring compliance with the European Union’s stringent AI Act. A government-backed alliance of major Danish corporations, led by IT consultancy Netcompany, has launched a comprehensive framework that sets out best-practice examples for firms to deploy AI systems in a regulated environment.
A Blueprint for Secure and Reliable Services
The “Responsible Use of AI Assistants in the Public and Private Sector” white paper aims to promote the delivery of secure and reliable services by businesses to consumers. The guidelines cover crucial aspects such as collaboration between the public and private sector, deploying AI in society, complying with the AI Act and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), mitigating risks and reducing bias, scaling AI implementation, storing data securely, and training staff.
Industry-Wide Adoption
Denmark’s Agency for Digital Government, the country’s central business registry CVR, and pensions authority ATP are among the founding partners adopting the framework. Microsoft has also joined the initiative, underscoring the importance of responsible digitization across borders.
Addressing the Core Question
Netcompany CEO André Rogaczewski emphasized that the framework is primarily aimed at companies in heavily regulated industries, such as financial services. He seeks to address the fundamental question: “How can we scale the responsible usage of AI?”
EU AI Act: A Landmark Law
The EU AI Act, which came into force in August, governs the development, use, and application of AI. It applies a risk-based approach, treating various applications of the technology differently depending on the risk level they pose. While the rules are technically in effect, implementation is a lengthy process, with most provisions not materializing until at least 2026.
Competitiveness and Progress
Denmark’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Caroline Stage Olsen, highlighted the importance of developing and using AI responsibly, stating that it is “absolutely vital for the competitiveness of our businesses and future progress of Europe.”
A Blueprint for Other Countries
Netcompany’s Rogaczewski hopes that the Danish white paper will serve as a blueprint for other countries and businesses seeking to simplify compliance with the EU AI Act. With Microsoft on board, the initiative demonstrates that responsible digitization is possible across borders.
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