𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 - 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐈.
Here are 3 Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity Professionals in the field:
1. Robust risk management regarding AI is a must: The Act mandates a risk-based approach for AI applications. The level of regulation will depend on the potential risks the AI poses.
2. Be ready to explain yourself: Transparency and explainability are central tenets of the Act. You'll need to demonstrate how your AI systems make decisions and mitigate potential bias.
3. Even more Governance: The Act emphasizes the importance of human oversight and data governance. This means clear lines of accountability and robust data security practices.
The approval of the AI Act is a defining moment. It’s the first of its kind - and surely more regulation will follow it all around the world.
How is your organization stepping up to face the new challenges of AI? Let me know in the comments