Impact of the EU's Artificial Intelligence Regulation on Workers
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artificial intelligence, EU Regulation, social rights, workersAbstract
In the context of the unprecedented development of the field of artificial intelligence, the European Union's concern to regulate the field seems not only natural, but even necessary. On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament adopted a historic piece of legislation, the Artificial Intelligence Regulation, a step that marks a significant milestone in ensuring the fundamental rights of citizens. The Regulation, the first law on artificial intelligence at international level, aims to ensure that AI systems are safe, trustworthy and ethical, with the potential for responsible use. This paper analyzes the provisions of the Regulation in terms of AI-related risks, discrimination, liability loopholes and the innovation side of the Regulation in terms of workers' rights. The Regulation was intended to ensure that AI systems are developed and used in a responsible way, with the intention to look at fundamental rights, with a focus on workers' rights. Certainly, the Regulation will have a significant impact on workers, influencing various aspects of employment relations, because artificial intelligence is used for workforce management, recruitment optimization, digital surveillance or data protection, non-discrimination, health and safety at work, and it is important to identify the line between compliance and privacy.
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