The European Commission is carrying out risk assessments and considering export controls in “critical technological areas”, including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies. according to a press release from the commission.
On October 3, European Union officials said they identified four areas that need assessment with respect to technology risk and the risk of technology leakage: AI, advanced semiconductor technologies, quantum technologies and biotechnologies.
According to the announcement, these technologies were chosen based on their transformative nature, the risk of civil or military fusion, and the risk that the technology could be used to violate human rights.
Thierry Breton, European Union Commissioner for Internal Market, called the measure an important step for the EU's resilience and added:
"We need to continually monitor our critical technologies, assess our risk exposure, and, where necessary, take action to preserve our strategic interests and security."
He continued: “Europe is adapting to new geopolitical realities, ending the era of naivety and acting as a true geopolitical power.”
Risk assessments will be carried out at the end of the year. Any results or initiatives based on the risk assessments will be presented in spring 2024.
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The Commission says next steps include collaborating with its 27 Member States to begin collective assessments of the areas mentioned above.
This development follows a measure taken on June 20, when the EU Commission promulgated the Joint Communication on the European Economic Security Strategy, which was a multi-pillar initiative that included “risk protection” and the promotion of European competitiveness in specific markets.
The United States has also focused its efforts on assessing the export risks of its own technology in similar sectors. In particular, it has banned high-level exports. AI semiconductor chips to China.
Many legislators in the US have also supported legislation that would force companies to report investments in Chinese technologies.
The decisions on this matter coming from the US have unleashed countries abroad consider your own course of action regarding AI technologies.
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