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Call for a ban on facial recognition: EDPB and EDPS release a joint statement

The EDPB and EDPS have made a collaborative call for a ban on facial recognition for automated recognition in public spaces.     The EDPB and EDPS call for a ban on the use of AI for biometric identification in publicly accessible spaces. This includes facial recognition, fingerprints, DNA, voice recognition and other biometric or behavioral

Fintech and AI Ethics

As the world of Fintech evolves, the need for governance and ethics in that arena is of particular importance.    Financial Technology, or “Fintech” refers to new technology that seeks to improve and automate financial services. This technology aids in the smooth running of financial aspects of business or personal finances through the integration of

The new EU AI Regulation : leaked document reveals intentions to establish rules for high risk AI

New EU AI Regulation revealed in a recently leaked document, include several intended legislations specific to high risk AI.    The European Commission has proposed a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council aimed at governing the use, and sale of high risk AI within the European Union. In a recently leaked document,

Spanish DPA AEPD publishes Guidelines on AI audits

AEPD, the Spanish data protection authority, has published Guidelines on the requirements that should be implemented for conducting audits of data processing activities that embed AI. Early this month, the Spanish DPA, AEPD, published Guidelines on the requirements that should be considered when undertaking audits of personal data processing activities which involve AI elements. The

FRA report on AI and fundamental rights: Getting the future right.

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has released a report on Artificial Intelligence and its effects on fundamental rights.   With the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there have been mixed reactions to the technology from the general public. Despite the varied opinions and reactions, the fact remains that it is quickly being

Brain implants and AI ethics

The risks derived from the use of AI in brain implants may trigger the need for AI Ethics regulation soon.  In our last vlog we talked about the interaction between brain implants and GDPR. In this second part we will explore how AI Ethics applies to brain implants.  How is AI used in brain implants?

Second European AI Alliance Assembly overview

The second European AI Alliance Assembly was hosted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday 9th October. The second edition of the European AI Alliance Assembly took place last Friday 9th in a full day event which was hosted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Assembly gathered together more than 1,400 viewers who

Brain Implants, GDPR and AI

Brain implants may be the next challenge for AI and GDPR. Our guest blogger Lahiru Bulathwela, LLM student in innovation and technology at the University of Edinburgh explores why and how. What do brain implants, GDPR and AI share? Elon Musk recently demonstrated his brain-hacking implant on Gertrude the pig, which has begun to show

Amazon launches new technology which scans palms for identification and payment.

Amazon launches new technology in two of its physical stores, which allow for contact free identification and payment, by scanning an individual’s palm.   Amazon is on the verge of launching a new biometric payment system which scans an image of customers’ palms, according to this new BBC article. This new methodology is an attempt

EDPS guidance on temperature checks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Temperature checks during COVID-19, the global health crisis, have become a necessary part of the continuity of general affairs. The EDPS has released guidance to help institutions in navigating this sphere keeping the privacy of the individual at the forefront.   Due to the COVID-19 situation many of the European Union members have implemented several