The European Union reached a hard-fought deal on what is poised to become the most comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence in the Western world.
Thierry Breton, the bloc’s internal market chief, said the deal strikes a balance between fostering innovation and protecting the rights of people and companies.
"We spent a lot of time on finding the right balance between making the most of AI potential to support law enforcement while protecting our citizens’ fundamental rights,” he said early Saturday in a statement. "We do not want any mass surveillance in Europe.”
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