‘Don’t be afraid to go away’
Another important point is remote biometric monitoring – basically, facial recognition through camera data in public places.
The EU Parliament wants a complete ban on “real-time” remote biometric identification systems, which member states oppose. The Commission had initially proposed that immunity could be granted to find potential victims of crime, including missing children.
There have been suggestions that MEPs could agree to this point in exchange for concessions in other areas.
Brando Benfi, one of the MEPs leading the negotiations for the Parliament, said he saw a “willingness” in everyone to conclude the negotiations.
But, he said, “we’re not afraid to walk away from a bad deal”.
Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s digital minister, said it was important to “have a good agreement” and suggested there should be no rush to an agreement at any cost.
“There are still a lot of important points that need to be covered in a single night,” he said.
Concerns over the impact of AI and the need for monitoring the technology are shared around the world.
US President Joe Biden issued an executive order in October to regulate AI to reduce the risks of the technology.