#52026AB0010Simplification of Harmonized AI Rules Regulation Opinion
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This opinion from the European Central Bank supports simplifying how rules on artificial intelligence are applied across the EU. It aims to boost innovation and competitiveness by making regulations easier to understand and comply with. The focus is particularly on credit institutions, ensuring they can use AI without extra obligations under current banking laws. However, there is a need to clarify certain technical definitions to avoid unnecessary burdens.
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Key Changes
- Streamlining AI regulations to boost innovation and competitiveness
- Clarifying AI system definitions to reduce compliance burdens
- Enhancing cooperation between market surveillance and prudential supervision
Obligations
What this law requires
Credit institutions must comply with the AI Act provisions relevant to high-risk AI systems when they comply with similar obligations under Union financial services law.
National market surveillance authorities must report any information identified in the course of their market surveillance activities related to credit institutions to the ECB without delay.
The proposed regulation should include provisions allowing the ECB to share relevant prudential supervisory information with national market surveillance authorities.
Credit institutions must ensure early identification of potential risks when deploying AI solutions in controlled environments as part of their prudential supervision.
The ECB should facilitate enhanced coordination and information exchange with both competent national authorities and market surveillance authorities to ensure consistent supervision of AI applications.