CCIA Europe Urges EU to Avoid Asymmetric AI Regulations in Trilogue
CCIA Europe warns EU lawmakers against imposing asymmetric regulations on foundation models ahead of upcoming trilogue negotiations. The tech group argues that such rules contradict the AI Act's original risk-based approach and target providers unfairly.
CCIA Europe sends a letter to the Spanish Presidency and European Parliament negotiators ahead of the next trilogue on the EU AI Act. The tech group urges co-legislators to avoid undermining the original risk-based approach by introducing asymmetric regulations for foundation models and general-purpose AI. With limited time left to reach a deal, CCIA emphasizes that the law should not impose obligations that target a few providers regardless of actual risk or use.
The organization argues that it is too early in the evolution of AI technology to implement such rigid rules. The market changes rapidly with new players and significant technological leaps, meaning asymmetric regulation likely becomes outdated within months or a few years. CCIA insists that regulating based on the size of a company or model ignores the fast-paced reality of the AI industry.
Furthermore, CCIA points out that there is no evidence linking the size of an AI provider to the level of risk posed by its models. Smaller models and companies produce impacts that match or exceed those of larger entities depending entirely on how the technology is used. Therefore, the group maintains that the EU must stick to its foundational risk-based framework rather than arbitrarily targeting specific businesses.