EU AI project will 'fall apart' without standards, Viola says

By Frank Hersey ( March 17, 2025, 14:55 GMT | Insight) -- Aspects of the EU AI Act could be simplified based on industry consultation said the director of the European Commission’s digital department, Roberto Viola. Speaking in London, Viola said that without AI standards, the bloc’s AI plans will fall apart, but there has also been impressive participation from organizations and member states in the bloc’s efforts around federating its AI projects.Aspects of the EU AI Act could be simplified based on industry consultation said the director of the European Commission’s digital department, Roberto Viola. Speaking in London, Viola said that without AI standards, the bloc’s AI plans will fall apart, but there has also been impressive participation from organizations and member states in the bloc’s efforts around federating its AI projects....

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EU AI project will 'fall apart' without standards, Viola says

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