Untangling the EU Artificial Intelligence Act: AI Literacy and Governance

Streaming information: Please note that only the keynotes and the first part of each panel discussion (without interaction with the audience) will be streamed, whereas the second part of the debate (including audience interventions) will be on site only, following Chatham house rules. For the second part of each panel as well as the coffee break between the two blocks, the livestream will be paused. Please check the event program on our website for further information.

The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into various aspects of our daily lives continue raising concerns about their potential adverse effects on society, democracy, fundamental rights, and the rule of law. In response, various governance frameworks have emerged across different jurisdictions to address the challenges posed by AI. Notably, the European Union's AI Act, which entered into force on 1 August 2024, stands out as the first legislation of its kind to introduce comprehensive rules governing the development and deployment of AI systems in the EU. However, understanding the complexities and nuances of this legislation remains a significant challenge.

The Department of Innovation and Digitalisation in Law of the University of Vienna is therefore delighted to invite you to the first event in a series of three dedicated to exploring the implications, opportunities, and challenges presented by the AI Act. The event series is organised on the occasion of the launch of the books "EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act: A Commentary" and "AI Governance and Liability in Europe: A Primer" by Wolters Kluwer, edited by Ceyhun Necati Pehlivan, Nikolaus Forgó and Peggy Valcke. The first event of the series in Vienna will bring together leading experts, academics and policymakers in the field to discuss AI literacy measures and the governance structure under the AI Act. The next two events in Brussels and Madrid will be further dedicated to different aspects of the AI Act, providing a comprehensive overview of and encouraging diverse dialogue on the new regulatory framework for AI in the EU.