Activities of Ondřej KOVAŘÍK related to 2020/2013(INI)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on Artificial intelligence: questions of interpretation and application of international law in so far as the EU is affected in the areas of civil and military uses and of state authority outside the scope of criminal justice
Amendments (10)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Recital 1 (new)
Recital 1 (new)
A. Whereas artificial intelligence (AI) is providing unprecedented opportunities to enhance the performance of the transport sector, by addressing the challenges of an increasing travel demand, safety and environmental concerns, while making all transport modes smarter, more efficient, and more comfortable;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the EU should act as a global AI norm-setter in the areas of civil and military use and of state authority, with an effective strategy aimed at strengthening its influence on shaping global standards; calls on the Commission and the Member States to advocate for broader cooperation within the UN, OECD, G7, G20 and other international fora in order to promote the EU approach to AI, emphasising the fundamental rights, freedoms and values that are enshrined in the EU Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and international human rights law; with the increasing importance of research and development in the private sector, and massive investments from third countries such as the United States and China, Europe is facing competition and is, simultaneously, at risk of losing its strategic autonomy;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. RPoints out that the railway transport has been one of the first sectors to rely on AI since its emergence; recalls the benefits of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), a seamless automatic train protection system replacing incompatible national ones, as regards reliability, capacity, costs, safety, speed and maintenance; supports its full deployment and its continuous establishment as a global automatic train protection (ATP) system; notes the work of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that autonomous vehicles have great potential to improve mobility, safety, and bring environmental benefits; welcomes in this regard the UNECE World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations adopting the Framework Document for Automated Vehicles; notes the work of the new AI technical committee of the International Organization for Standardization;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the European Commission to propose an effective approach to ensure a clear international legal framework for the driver concept, and relevant issues of responsibility and liability, within the meaning of the UN Conventions and other international traffic laws;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. RPoints out that the global shipping industry has greatly changed thanks to AI integration in the most recent years; recalls the current comprehensive discussions in the International Maritime Organization on integrating new and emerging technologies, such as autonomous ships, in the regulatory framework;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses how intelligent transport systems mitigate traffic congestion and contribute to improving efficiency and mobility solutions; draws attention to the increased exposure of traditional transport networks to cyber threats; welcomes the Commission’ s intention to include cybersecurity as a regular agenda item for discussion within transport related international organisations;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Supports the use of machine learning AI using big data for the optimization of long term performance, maintenance, failure prediction and construction planning of transport infrastructure and buildings, including factors such as safety energy efficiency or costs;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points out that the effective transportation of goods, ammunition, armaments, and troops is an essential component of successful military operations; stresses that AI is expected to play a crucial roles in the military logistics and transport; points out that different countries across the world, including European Members States, are embedding AI weapons and other systems used on land, naval, airborne platforms; recalls that AI application in the transport sector could provide for new capabilities and allow new form of tactics, like the combination of many systems such as drones, unmanned boats or tanks in an independent and coordinated operation.
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Recalls that an international agreement to regulate emerging military technologies, such as lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), has so far failed to be reached and points out the EU, as a whole, has only recently agreed to discuss on the effects of AI developments and digitalisation on the defence sector; believes that the EU can play a crucial role in helping Member States in harmonising their approach to military AI, in order to lead the international discussions.