The proposed 'AI liability directive' introduces new rules specific to damages caused by AI systems. These rules are intended to ensure that consumers harmed by AI systems enjoy the same level of protection as consumers harmed by other technologies in the EU. The directive would also ease the burden of proof for victims to establish damage caused by an AI system and give national courts the power to order disclosure of evidence about high-risk AI systems suspected of having caused damage.

EPRS Policy Podcast - Artificial intelligence liability directive

‘Innovation’ is often used as a shorthand for improved technical, economic and social processes. However, any specific innovation involves the redistribution of costs and benefits, creating winners and losers. For some, regulation of technology should be avoided in case it hinders innovation, while, for others, regulation is an essential measure to mitigate risks. However, regulation and innovation are not a zero-sum game. Debates about regulatory (in)action and its impact on innovation would benefit from greater specificity about which innovation paths are considered desirable, for whom, and how policy choices would help to achieve them.

EPRS STOA podcast - What if AI regulation promoted innovation?

Automated decision-making by systems that use machine learning to dynamically improve performance are still seen as lacking the 'human perspective' and flexibility to adapt to the particular nuances of specific cases. But perhaps, as they lack the 'cunning' to hide their biases, automated systems actually make fairer decisions than do humans, when these decisions are based on data that have been properly curated.

EPRS STOA podcast - What if machines made fairer decisions than humans?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has slowly but surely made its way (also) in the world of cultural heritage and museums. The results are both promising and surprising: reconstructing a piece of art, completing an unfinished composition of a great musician, identifying the author of an ancient text, or providing architectural details for a potential reconstruction of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral would have seemed like science fiction just a few years ago. The EU has a rich cultural heritage, and its numerous top museums and works of art are a precious resource for its cultural and creative industry. Yet, it depends on the United States for its online cultural platforms and on Asia for its equipment.

EPRS podcast policy - Artificial intelligence in the context of cultural heritage and museums

As schools re-open, employees return to work and airports get busier, thermal imaging cameras powered by artificial intelligence are proving a quick and effective way to survey large groups of people and detect high temperatures… But are they the magic bullet for COVID-19 fever detection? And what are the legal and ethical implications of such mass surveillance technology?

EPRS STOA podcast - What if AI could assist thermal imaging in fighting coronavirus?

With no reliable prognosis or effective treatment, dementia is a growing public health concern in Europe and world-wide...But what if artificial intelligence applications could help advance the science on dementia?

EPRS STOA podcast - What if AI could advance the science surrounding dementia?

There are many examples of AI being used in everyday life: Online shopping and advertising; Web search; Digital personal assistants; Machine translations; Smart homes, cities and infrastructure; Cars; Cybersecurity; Artificial intelligence against Covid-19; Fighting disinformation, etc. &nbsp;

Robotics and artificial intelligence

The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) is the first financial instrument of the EU focused on bringing digital technology to businesses and citizens.

How to make Europe greener and more digital are the twin challenges for our generation, and our success in meeting them will define our future.

Digital technology and infrastructure have a critical role in our private lives and business environments. We rely on them to communicate, work, advance science and answer current environmental problems. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted not only how much we rely on our technology to be available to us, but also how important it is for Europe not to be dependent on systems and solutions coming from other regions of the world.&nbsp;

The Digital Europe programme for 2021-2027 should be worth €7.5 billion and fund deployment of European supercomputers and data processing capacities and make supercomputing more accessible in the health, environmental, and security sectors and industry, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It will strengthen and support artificial intelligence testing and trials in the health and mobility sectors, and encourage member states to cooperate in this area, with the aim of setting up a European data space. Businesses and public administrations will also be able to use artificial intelligence more. Money should be also dedicated to cybersecurity, to strengthen coordination between member states, boost Europe’s capabilities and support the deployment of cyber-security technology through initiatives such as the EU.&nbsp;

Digital Europe

Artificial intelligence (AI) raises a number of ethical and political challenges for the present and near future, with driverless cars and search engines in the news.

Potential issues range from job disruption to privacy violations. Over a longer term, if AI becomes as or more intelligent than humans, other governance issues such as safety and control may increase in importance.

Robotics and artificial intelligence - 8th parliamentary term

Artificial intelligence (AI) raises a number of ethical and political challenges for the present and near future, with driverless cars and search engines in the news.

The term Artificial Intelligence is commonly used to refer to a range of technologies such as software, algorithms, processes, and robots that - contrary to machines only acting on human command - are able to acquire analytical capabilities and to perform tasks.

AI-based systems are already used across many sectors for providing different servicesand is transforming the society.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/robotics-and-artificial-intelligence-8th-parliamentary-term_11003_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

Robotics and artificial intelligence (2019-2020)

MEPs propose bans on harmful practices like addictive design and gambling-like game features, and a minimum age of 16 for social media access.

Parliament debates and votes on a report calling for accelerating the enforcement of the EU Digital Services Act and the AI Act, while closing legal gaps to ensure online services are safe for minors to use. Sounding the alarm over the mental health risks and rising social media addiction among children and adolescents, MEPs want to ban the most harmful addictive practices for minors and for the EU to take action against persuasive technologies and practices such as targeted ads, influencer marketing, addictive design, loot boxes and dark patterns. The text proposes a common EU-wide minimum age threshold of 16 years for accessing social media platforms and the development of privacy preserving age assurance systems.

EP Plenary debate on the protection of minors online

Press conference by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT) and Dragos TUDORACHE (Renew, RO), co-rapporteurs on AI Act plenary vote

Press conference on Artificial Intelligence vote

AFCO  Inter-Parliamentary Committee Meeting on ' The institutional aspects of Artificial Intelligence in the context of European integration '

New digital technologies are a mixed blessing for women's rights and representation in the information sphere in general, and in the democratic debate in particular. Innovative digital tools often promise to make public debates more inclusive, for women too.

Women in the age of AI-enabled disinformation

EP Plenary Session - Voting session

IMCO LIBE - Vote on their position on the Digital Omnibus on AI,

IMCO - Protecting minors from sexualised AI content on TikTok and X/Grok: Implications under the DSA

EP Plenary session - Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work

EP Plenary session - Protection of minors online

EP Plenary session - Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2024

MEPs vote on two trade legislation proposals relating to the EU-US “Turnberry deal” on tariff and trade exchanges announced in July 2025. TBC Reform of EU return rules. Plenary vote in its negotiating position for on proposed changes to EU legislation on making it easier to send back non-EU nationals who do not have the right to stay in the EU. Digital omnibus on AI. MEPs vote on their position on a proposal to simplify EU artificial intelligence rules. Parliament’s draft position includes a ban on AI “nudifier” systems and clear application dates for high-risk system requirements.

Voting Session

This news item shows extracts from the participation and speech of Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, to the Artificial Intelligence Forum in Brussels.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the AI Forum: extracts from the speech

Rapporteur Axel VOSS (EPP, DE) holds a press conference on the protection of creative copyrighted work in AI-age. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Axel VOSS, (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on the protection of creative copyrighted work in AI-age

MEPs vote on Giménez Larraz (A10-0025/2026) - Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing Cifrová Ostrihoňová (A10-0011/2026) - Public access to documents – report covering the years 2022 - 2024 Voss (A10-0019/2026) - Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges Franqueira Rodrigues (A10-0018/2026) - Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies Upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act

MEPS vote on requests for urgent procedure (Rule 170) / Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029 / Abir Al-Sahlani - Establishing an EU talent pool / David McAllister, Charles Goerens - Increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee / Aurore Lalucq - Appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank / Aurore Lalucq - Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority / Javier Zarzalejos - Appointment of the European Chief Prosecutor / Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová - Public access to documents - report 2022 - 2024 / Axel Voss - Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges / André Franqueira Rodrigues - Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies / Texts on which debate is closed

Henna VIRKKUNEN, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy and Marilena RAOUNA, Deputy Minister for European Affairs (Cyprus), close the debate. Parliament call for stronger and faster enforcement of EU laws to prevent AI tools from creating illegal sexual content. The debate with Council and Commission follows the latest scandal related to reports the social media platform X is facilitating the creation of sexually explicit images of women and children through its AI chatbot Grok. In recent weeks, the platform has been subjected to international condemnation, with several governments banning the platform and others launching investigations into this so-called “pornification” feature putting women and minors at risk of abuse.

Tackling AI deepfakes and sexual exploitation on social media: closing statements by Henna VIRKKUNEN, European Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty Security and Democracy and Marilena RAOUNA, Deputy Minister for European Affairs European Union (Cyprus)

MEPs debate on tackling AI deepfakes and sexual exploitation on social media. Parliament call for stronger and faster enforcement of EU laws to prevent AI tools from creating illegal sexual content. The debate with Council and Commission follows the latest scandal related to reports the social media platform X is facilitating the creation of sexually explicit images of women and children through its AI chatbot Grok. In recent weeks, the platform has been subjected to international condemnation, with several governments banning the platform and others launching investigations into this so-called “pornification” feature putting women and minors at risk of abuse.

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