Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called for a pause on the EU’s artificial intelligence rules, describing them as confusing and warning that their rollout without common standards could hinder European technological progress.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urged the European Union to pause its artificial intelligence rules ahead of a meeting with EU leaders in Brussels this week. Kristersson’s remarks mark the first time a government leader has publicly called for a delay, though officials in the Czech Republic and Poland have also shown openness to the idea.
Speaking to Swedish parliament lawmakers on Monday, Kristersson criticized the EU’s AI rules as “confusing” and said that the AI Act is set to come into force without the necessary common standards. He argued that proceeding with the rollout under current conditions could result in Europe falling behind technologically or lead to certain applications not being available in the European market. He stated his intention to raise the issue at the upcoming European Council meeting.
The notion of pausing the implementation of the EU’s AI Act has gained traction in Brussels. The European Commission’s tech chief, Henna Virkkunen, has indicated that a pause is possible if the required guidance for the rules is not ready.
The AI Act, which became law last year, is being gradually rolled out over the next year and a half. The legislation relies on the development of technical standards to ensure company compliance with requirements related to cybersecurity, human oversight, and other aspects of artificial intelligence.
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