EC POLICY - Artificial IntelligenceThe European Commission puts forward a European approach to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. It deals with technological, ethical, legal and socio-economic aspects to boost EU's research and industrial capacity and to put AI at the service of European citizens and economy... In its Communication, the European Commission puts forward a European approach to AI based on three pillars [documented as goals in this StratML rendition]Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an area of strategic importance and a key driver of economic development. It can bring solutions to many societal challenges from treating diseases to minimising the environmental impact of farming. However, socio-economic, legal and ethical impacts have to be carefully addressed. It is essential to join forces in the European Union to stay at the forefront of this technological revolution, to ensure competitiveness and to shape the conditions for its development and use (ensuring respect of European values)... The consultation process will remain open until 31 May 2020.European CommissionEC_cd1451d2-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea00European CitizensHave your say on the AI White Paper -- After its publication, the White Paper will undergo an open, public consultation process. All European citizens, Member States and relevant stakeholders (including civil society, industry and academics) are invited to participate in the consultation, by answering to a questionnaire.EU Member StatesCivil SocietyIndustryAcademicsSolutions to societal challenges_cd1452f4-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea00To stay at the forefront of the AI revolution, to ensure competitiveness and to shape the conditions for its development and use_cd145448-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea00TrustEnsuring that European values are at the heart of creating the right environment of trust for the successful development and use of AI the Commission highlights the key requirements for trustworthy AI in the communication:Human Agency1. Human agency and oversightHuman OversightTechnical Robustness2. Technical robustness and safetyTechnical SafetyPrivacy3. Privacy and Data GovernanceData GovernanceTransparency4. TransparencyDiversity5. Diversity, non-discrimination and fairnessNon-DiscriminationFairnessSocietal Well-Being6. Societal and environmental well-beingEnvironmental Well-BeingAccountability7. AccountabilityDevelopment & UptakeStay ahead of technological developments and encourage uptake by the public and private sectors_cd145542-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea001Public SectorPrivate SectorHigh-Level Expert Group on Artificial IntelligenceThe High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI HLEG) presented their Policy and Investment Recommendations for Trustworthy AI during the first European AI Alliance Assembly in June 2019.The Commission is increasing its annual investments in AI by 70% under the research and innovation programme Horizon 2020. It will reach EUR 1.5 billion for the period 2018-2020. It will [pursue the following objectives]. However, this represents only a small part of all the investments from the Member States and the private sector. This is the glue linking the individual efforts, to make together a solid investment, with an expected impact much greater than the sum of its parts. Given the strategic importance of the topic and the support shown by the European countries signing the declaration of cooperation during the Digital Day 2018, we can hope that Member States and the private sector will make similar efforts... Joining forces at European level, the goal is to reach altogether, more than EUR 20 billion per year over the next decade.Research CentresConnect and strengthen AI research centres across Europe_cd1455ce-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea001.1AI Research CentresAI-on-DemandSupport the development of an "AI-on-demand platform" that will provide access to relevant AI resources in the EU for all users_cd145664-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea001.2ApplicationsSupport the development of AI applications in key sectors_cd145704-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea001.3Socio-Economic ChangesPrepare for socio-economic changes brought about by AI_cd14579a-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea002To support the efforts of the Member States which are responsible for labour and education policies, the Commission will:PartnershipsSupport business-education partnerships to attract and keep more AI talent in Europe_cd145830-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea002.1BusinessesEducational InstitutionsTraining & RetrainingSet up dedicated training and retraining schemes for professionals_cd1458d0-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea002.2ProfessionalsLabour & SkillsForesee changes in the labour market and skills mismatch_cd145966-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea002.3STEMSupport digital skills and competences in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), entrepreneurship and creativity_cd145a06-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea002.4EntrepreneursScientistsEngineersMathematiciansInnovatorsEducation & TrainingEncourage Member States to modernise their education and training systems._cd145ab0-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea002.5Ethics & LawsEnsure an appropriate ethical and legal framework_cd145b50-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea003On 19 February 2020, the European Commission published a White Paper aiming to foster a European ecosystem of excellence and trust in AI and a Report on the safety and liability aspects of AI. The White Paper proposes:Research, Collaboration & InvestmentStreamline research, foster collaboration between Member States and increase investment into AI development and deployment_cd145bf0-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea003.1Legal RequirementsDetermine the types of legal requirements to apply to relevant actors, with a particular focus on high-risk applications._cd145ca4-6c5b-11ea-b57c-f7570783ea003.22020-05-312020-03-22https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/artificial-intelligenceOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net