Artificial Intelligence is defined as the ability of a machine to reproduce the cognitive functions of a human, such as learning, planning and creativity. Artificial intelligence is divided into two types: a) Software: virtual assistants, image analysis software, search engines, facial and speech recognition systems and b) Embedded artificial intelligence: robots, autonomous cars, drones, Internet of Things (Internet of Things). Artificial intelligence affects every area of life as we know it up to now in a different way and results. According to the approach of the European Commission, certain basic rules should be met when using artificial intelligence and its treatment by the member states is encouraged to be done by sector, through guidelines and self-regulation within the framework of the new Artificial Intelligence Regulation.
National Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence in Greece
The Rythmisis team prepared the first draft Guidelines for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence systems in Greece.
1. The Guidelines are joint recommendations of the National Institute of Artificial Intelligence,
Personal Data and Digital Governance Law “Rythmisis” to legal and natural persons, public services and authorities, who introduce, develop or put into operation and make available on the Greek market artificial intelligence systems (“Artificial Intelligence systems”). They include principles and standards of good practice, in line with the draft Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (June 2023) (hereinafter “Proposed Regulation”), the European Commission’s Ethical Guidelines for Trusted Artificial Intelligence published in 2019 and the international literature. Compliance with the Guidelines by legal and natural persons as well as by public services and authorities is voluntary and not legally binding.
2. Compliance with national and European legislation is the first obligation of the above natural and legal persons. The Guidelines are not a substitute for, nor should they be considered to override, European or national legislation. In cases where national legislation conflicts with the Guidelines, the agencies must seek ways so that national and European legislation is not violated, respecting the Guidelines as far as possible.
3. These Guidelines are based on the Draft Regulation Proposal as it has been formulated until August 2023 and will be revised when the final text is published, with any changes, as well as in the event of national legislation being passed. The draft of the Regulation Proposal as it has been formulated today has not been translated into English, therefore some concepts that were added after its processing by the European Parliament and the Council, have been rendered in Greek in the text below based on relevant legislation and the purpose of the provision. Furthermore, the present Guidelines, being the first attempt to regulate the field of Artificial Intelligence on the basis of the Proposal for Regulation, are placed from the publication of this draft under public consultation with comments sent by all interested parties in Greece, to info@rythmisis.gr in order to to be integrated into the single, final text.
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