S2.13 An AI Liability Regulation would complete the EU’s AI strategy

An AI Liability Regulation would complete the EU’s AI strategyBy Kai ZennerIn its 2025 work programme, the European Commission effectively scrapped the AI Liability Directive (AILD) – a move that threatens to unravel trust in the EU’s burgeoning AI policy landscape. This abrupt decision strips away potential critical protections for victims of AI-related harm and denies businesses the legal certainty they need to innovate.While the Commission touts a ‘Bolder, Simpler, Faster Union’, abandoning the AILD risks undercutting Europe’s competitive edge and leaving a gaping hole in its AI legal framework. In doing so, the Commission is undermining its own goal of fostering an ecosystem of trust and promoting AI made in the EU.Watch more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.