21 Amendments of Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ related to 2024/0016(CNS)
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Whereas the use of supercomputers for Artificial Intelligence (AI), requires a higher usage of data, and current datacentres are progressively reaching their storage capacity limits due to the surge in digitalization and the adoption of new technologies, it is essential that supercomputers dedicated for AI are either located nearby or are connected via high-speed networks to an existing datacentre, or future planned datacentre, that is not overloaded and possesses available storage capacities. Furthermore, such datacentres should be interconnected with the Common European Data Spaces to facilitate the training of models in key sectorial domains.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5 b) Whereas the deployment of Artificial Intelligence applications requires a significant increase in computational power, which in turn leads to a greater consumption of electrical energy, it is imperative that both new supercomputers dedicated for AI and existing ones being upgraded for AI purposes ensure a stable and secure grid connection and electricity supply to prevent these supercomputers from being underutilized due to potential energy supply constraints. The Joint Undertaking shall regularly monitor and report on the energy consumption of these facilities.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 c (new)
Recital 5 c (new)
(5 c) Whereas the deployment and advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) necessitate substantial computational power and specialized support, AI Factories will provide comprehensive supercomputing support services to AI startups, small innovative companies, and the broader research and innovation ecosystem. These services are crucial for facilitating access to supercomputers, offering dedicated programming facilities and algorithmic support for the development, testing, evaluation, and validation of AI training models and systems. Furthermore, they will assist in the creation of novel use cases and emerging applications across the European strategic areas including robotics and manufacturing, new materials and batteries, connected and automated driving, health and care, biotech, climate change and adaptation, complex system dynamics, virtual worlds and Digital Twins, cybersecurity, aerospace, agricultural practices, research and innovation and public sector among others.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 d (new)
Recital 5 d (new)
(5 d) AI Factories are committed to promoting innovation and knowledge in AI technology by working in close partnership with startups, SMEs, universities, research centres, and key industrial sectors. This collaboration aims to attract, retain, and develop talent capable of leveraging new technologies, bringing the scientific community closer to AI through specialized support and training, and enhancing access to AI innovations. Supporting the establishment of new enterprises and facilitating joint innovation projects, including the development of human-in-the-loop AI systems for responsible applications, addressing the challenges faced by the AI startup, research, and innovation ecosystem. This effort will promote synergies, encourage collaboration and innovation, and foster the development of a vibrant and sustainable AI ecosystem, thus contributing to the advancement of society and various industrial sectors.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 e (new)
Recital 5 e (new)
(5 e) Whereas the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) is established to serve as a singular contact point at the EU level, directing startups, small companies, and interested users to specific service centres with fair and transparent access procedures, it plays a key role in establishing a one-stop shop to simplify access to its support services for hosting entities. This one-stop shop will represent the principles of open and easy access, ensuring that users can fully leverage the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supercomputing. The opportunities provided by the 'AI Factories' will be widely communicated to startups, SMEs, the innovation ecosystem and researchers engaged in European programmes, highlighting the numerous benefits that AI can offer in supercomputing applications. Additionally, the Union-level cooperation of 'AI Factories' will make computing power available as a service across the Union, essential to the support services offered, further easing access to this critical infrastructure. This will also serve to develop demand-oriented EuroHPC supercomputers, ensuring that the infrastructure meets the evolving needs of users and sectors across the Union.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 f (new)
Recital 5 f (new)
(5 f) Whereas the training of Artificial Intelligence (AI) models heavily relies on specialized AI chips, which are predominantly designed and developed outside the European Union, addressing the design and development of a new generation of microprocessors and AI accelerators is critical. This effort is essential to fully power the first European post-exascale supercomputer, thereby reducing dependency on non-EU technologies and enhancing the Union's technological sovereignty. Furthermore, promoting initiatives such as RISC-V is crucial in fostering open-source and innovative microprocessor technologies within the EU. The Commission should assess the procurement of European technology in selection criteria when such technology is developed within Europe.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 g (new)
Recital 5 g (new)
(5 g) Implementing 'Second Life' agreements for IT equipment becomes essential when the ratio of 'Computational Power' to 'Energy Consumed' becomes too unfavourable for its original purpose, indicating that an upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment is advisable, or when there are upgrades due to technological improvements. Agreements to implement recycling at the end of the supercomputers' lifecycle are also necessary. Such practices would not only enhance efficiency but also contribute to reducing European dependencies.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 2, point 3c
Article 2, point 3c
(3c) ‘Artificial Intelligence Factory’ means a centralised or distributed entity providing an Artificial Intelligence supercomputing service infrastructure which is composed of an Artificial Intelligence-dedicated supercomputer or Artificial Intelligence partition of supercomputer or EuroHPC supercomputer upgraded for Artificial Intelligence, an associated data centre, dedicated access and artificial intelligence- oriented supercomputing services and attracting, developing and pooling talent to provide the competences required in using theassist and guide users in the utilization of the supercomputers for Artificial Intelligence and providing the services required for their maintenance of supercomputers forusing Artificial Intelligence;;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 4, paragraph 1, point h, subpoint (i)
Article 4, paragraph 1, point h, subpoint (i)
(i) the acquisition and operation of Artificial Intelligence-dedicated supercomputers and its adequate data infrastructure, co-located with large data centres or connected to data centres via very high speed networks;
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 4, paragraph 1, point h, subpoint (ii)
Article 4, paragraph 1, point h, subpoint (ii)
(ii) the upgrade of existing EuroHPC supercomputers with Artificial Intelligence capabilities and its correspondent data infrastructures;
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(iv) the operation of centralised or distributed Artificial Intelligence-oriented supercomputing service centres in support of the Artificial Intelligence startup and research and innovation ecosystem, assisting and guiding users, providing algorithmic support, support for the further development, training, testing, evaluation and validation of Artificial Intelligence training models and systems, and support for the development of emerging large- scale Artificial Intelligence applications in strategic areas such as health and care, climate change, robotics, energy or connected and automated driving.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 4, paragraph 1, point h, new subpoint (viii a)
Article 4, paragraph 1, point h, new subpoint (viii a)
(viii a) The maintenance and optimization of supercomputers with artificial intelligence capabilities, ensuring their reliability and performance for advanced computational tasks.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 9, paragraph 5, point g, subpoint (i)
Article 9, paragraph 5, point g, subpoint (i)
(i) proximity with an established datacentre that has available storage data, or connection to it via very high speed networks, or proximity to a datacentre that is expected to be constructed within one year following the expression of interest, provided that detailed plans and commitments are presented to demonstrate the feasibility and timeline of the construction;
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 9, paragraph 5, point g, subpoint (ii)
Article 9, paragraph 5, point g, subpoint (ii)
(ii) vision, plans and capability of the hosting entity to address the challenges of the Artificial Intelligence startup and research and innovation ecosystem and the Artificial Intelligence user community enhancing this ecosystem by promoting synergies and innovation; and providing a supportive centralised or distributed Artificial Intelligence-oriented supercomputing service;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 9, paragraph 5, point g, subpoint (v)
Article 9, paragraph 5, point g, subpoint (v)
(v) existing capabilities and future plans of the hosting entity to contribute to the development of the talent pool and attracting and retaining talent in the field;
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 9, paragraph 5, new point (g a)
Article 9, paragraph 5, new point (g a)
(g a) An existing hosting entity selected by the Governing Board after a call for expressions of interest shall meet through a fair and transparent process the criteria referred to in Article 9(5) point g to become an Artificial Intelligence Factory.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 9– paragraph (6a)
Article 9– paragraph (6a)
(6a) For the Artificial Intelligence dedicatedEuroHPC supercomputers referred to in Article 12as 11, 12, 12a, 14, 15, the hosting entity shall create a one-stop shop for the startups, small size companies and other users to facilitate access to its support services.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 10 – paragraph 2, point (1)
Article 10 – paragraph 2, point (1)
(l) the specific conditions applicable when the hosting entity operates a EuroHPC supercomputer for industrial usage, or anfor Artificial Intelligence- dedicated supercomputer. purposes;
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 12a – paragraph 7
Article 12a – paragraph 7
7. Without prejudice to the winding up of the Joint Undertaking, as referred to in Article 23(4) of the Statutes, at the earliest fourive years after the successful acceptance test by the Artificial Intelligence-dedicated supercomputer installed in a hosting entity, the ownership of the Artificial Intelligence-dedicated supercomputer may be transferred to that hosting entity, sold to another entity or decommissioned upon decision of the Governing Board and in accordance with the hosting agreement. In the case of transfer of ownership of a Artificial Intelligence-dedicated supercomputer, the hosting entity shall reimburse the Joint Undertaking the residual value of the supercomputer that is transferred. If there is no transfer of ownership to the hosting entity but a decision for decommissioning, the relevant costs shall be shared equally by the Joint Undertaking and the hosting entity. The Joint Undertaking shall not be liable for any costs incurred after the transfer of ownership of the Artificial Intelligence-dedicated supercomputer or after its sale or decommissioning.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. The percentage of the Union’s financial contribution for the acquisition costs of the upgrade shall be the same as the percentage of the Union’s financial contribution for the original EuroHPC supercomputer, depreciated over the expected remaining lifetime of the original supercomputer. The percentage of the Union’s financial contribution for the additionaldifference in the operational costs of the upgrade, whether increased or decreased, shall be the same as the percentage of the Union’s financial contribution for the original EuroHPC supercomputer.’;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2021/1173
Article 16, paragraph 2b
Article 16, paragraph 2b
2b. The Governing Board shall define specithe general access conditions for the Artificial Intelligence-dedicated supercomputers and the EuroHPC supercomputers upgraded for Artificial Intelligence capabilities in accordance with Article 17 taking into account the specific needs of the Artificial Intelligence startup and research ecosystem. This shall include dedicated access to startups and small companies. Only proposals for developing trustworthy and ethical Artificial Intelligence models, systems and applications that arein line with EU valueensuring a high level of protection of health, safety, fundamental rights enshrined in the article 2 of the Lisbon Treaty and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights shall be eligible for access.