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EC Tech Commissioner to be Questioned on AI Liability Directive
Above: Commissioner for Tech-Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen talks to journalists prior to a Foreign Affairs Council at the European Council headquarters in Brussels on Jan. 27, 2025. Image copyright: NICOLAS TUCAT/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The withdrawal of the AI Liability Directive represents a strategic mistake that could leave consumers without adequate protection mechanisms for AI-related harm. The harmonization of liability rules protecting the public against the risks for modern technology across the EU is essential for maintaining consumer trust and market stability.
Narrative B
Adding another layer of regulation through the AI Liability Directive isn't needed, as existing frameworks including the AI Act and Product Liability Directive already provide sufficient protection. Meanwhile, additional regulation risks deterring innovation and increasing compliance burdens, particularly for SMEs. There is no need to fix a regulatory system that isn't broken.