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The Telecommunications Council (TELCO) was held in Brussels, where the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) was represented by Petr O?ko, Director General of the Digitization and Innovation Section. The Czech Republic supported the Artificial Intelligence Act and engaged in the debate on the uniform implementation of new legislation in the field of digitalisation. Member states also discussed the priorities of the digital agenda for the new legislative term.
Ministers formally adopted the final version of the regulation on artificial intelligence (AI). "The Artificial Intelligence Act divides AI systems according to their use and the associated risks. Thanks to this, it will help create a safer environment with regard to the fundamental rights of citizens," says Petr O?ko, Director General of the Digitization and Innovation Section, adding that the regulation also supports innovation. "Companies will clearly know what is and isn't allowed, which will provide them with legal certainty," adds O?ko.
The regulation will be published by the European Union in the Official Journal in about two weeks. The first rules will come into force at the end of this year.
Representatives of the member states also discussed Europe's self-sufficiency and increasing competitiveness. In this regard, the Czech Republic stressed the need to continue working with trusted partners and reduce dependence on unstable regions, especially with regard to critical infrastructure. In order for the European Union to be successful in this area, vulnerabilities need to be analysed on an ongoing basis. The Belgian presidency also reported on international cooperation on the digital agenda, and the following Hungarian presidency presented its plans for the next semester.
The Czech delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Regional Development Ivan Bartoš and the Ministry of Industry and Trade was represented by Petr O?ko, Director General of the Digitization and Innovation Section. On the sidelines of the Council, they held talks with representatives of France and Sweden. In particular, they discussed the priorities for the next Commission in the area of the European Digital Agenda, ideas for the further development of digital infrastructure, and 5G and 6G technologies.
