### 1. recognises the importance of a functioning digital single market and the use of ai , robotics and related technologies for eu citizens , since they tackle the challenges societies face , in particular during the covid-19 pandemic; ### 1. recognises the importance of a functioning digital single market and the ethical use of ai , robotics and related technologies for eu citizens , since they have the potential to tackle the challenges societies face in line with our social and democratic values , as it was demonstrated in particular during the covid-19 pandemic; considers however , socio-economic , legal and ethical impacts have to be carefully addressed;


### 1. recognises the importance of a functioning digital single market and the use of ai , robotics and related technologies for eu citizens , since they tackle the challenges societies face , in particular during the covid-19 pandemic; ### 1. recognises the importance of a functioning digital single market and the use of ai , robotics and related technologies for eu citizens , since they have the potential to tackle the challenges societies face , in particular during the covid-19 pandemic and underlines that ai-based applications raise new , so far unresolved , legal questions that affect consumers;


### 1. highlights that european leadership can be a reality; notes that a second wave of digitalisation lies ahead; underlines that a common eu approach can make europe the most innovative region in the world by 2030; ### 1. highlights that european leadership can be a reality; notes that a second wave of digitalisation lies ahead; underlines that a common eu approach can make europe the most innovative region in the world by 2030; stresses that digital revolution must contribute to sustainable development and benefit all citizens , while balancing the economic , ethical and environmental dimensions; further recognises that ai is an engine for sustainable transformation;


### 1. highlights that european leadership can be a reality; notes that a second wave of digitalisation lies ahead; underlines that a common eu approach can make europe the most innovative region in the world by 2030; ### 1. highlights that european leadership can be a reality; notes that a second wave of digitalisation lies ahead; underlines that a common eu approach can make europe the most innovative region in the world by 2030; recalls in this regard the need to urgently address the existing urban-rural digital divide;


### 2. strongly supports multilateral solutions for digital trade rules and calls for the plurilateral wto negotiations on e-commerce to be concluded; regrets that , in the absence of global rules , eu companies are faced with non-tariff barriers in digital trade such as unjustified data localisation and mandatory technology transfer requirements; supports making the wto moratorium on electronic transmissions permanent; ### 2. strongly supports multilateral solutions for digital trade rules and for the sustainable opening of markets in order to deliver concrete benefits to companies , consumers and workers; calls for the plurilateral wto negotiations on e-commerce to be concluded and the wto information technology agreement , its expansion and the wto telecommunications services referenced paper to be fully implemented and more widely adopted; regrets that , in the absence of global rules , eu companies are faced with non-tariff barriers in digital trade such as unjustified data localisation and mandatory technology transfer requirements; notes that these barriers are particularly challenging for smes; regrets that in the absence of global rules consumer protection is inadequate; supports making the wto moratorium on electronic transmissions permanent;


### 2. believes that the principles underlying the eu’s approach to digitalisation should be based on fundamental rights , consumer protection and data protection; ### 2. believes that the principles underlying the eu’s approach to digitalisation should be based on fundamental rights , consumer protection and data protection as well as non-discrimination of the most vulnerable groups;


### 2. highlights that the transport sector will be a test case for the uptake of ai technologies by european consumers; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear european framework would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses; ### 2. highlights that the transport sector is and will further be among the first sectors where consumers and citizens will experience daily interactions with ai; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear european framework promoting the development of a human-centric ai , rooted in human oversight , the protection of citizens’ privacy and the improvement of the social , economic and environmental components of transport , would build trust in ai technology among consumers and businesses;


### 2. highlights that the transport sector will be a test case for the uptake of ai technologies by european consumers; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear european framework would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses; ### 2. highlights that the transport sector will be a test case for the uptake of ai technologies by european consumers; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear , transparent and coherent european framework would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses;


### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would fully benefit users; ### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would fully benefit users; emphasises the need to offer learning and training opportunities in order to enable the union population across all parts and ages of the society to gain basic digital skills and understanding of ai use and its potential and risks in order to use those technologies in their advantage and fully participate in digital market and society;


### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would fully benefit users; ### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent regulation at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-assisted society that would fully benefit citizens as users and consumers;


### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would fully benefit users; ### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would be secure and fully benefit users;


### 2. highlights that gender equality is a core principle of the european union and should be reflected in all eu policies; recalls that women’s participation in the digital economy is crucial to shaping a flourishing digital society and to boosting the eu’s digital internal market; ### 2. highlights that gender equality is a core principle of the european union and should be reflected in all eu policies; underlines the importance of ensuring gender mainstreaming in digital education at all levels; recalls that women’s participation in the digital economy is crucial to shaping a flourishing digital society and to boosting the eu’s digital internal market;


### 2. maintains that smes need to be supported in their digital transformation due to their limited resources; invites , therefore , the commission to pursue a fitness check for smes before publishing legislation and to keep administrative burdens to a minimum by , inter alia , developing standards; ### 2. maintains that smes and start-ups need to be supported in their digital transformation as they are the backbone of europe's economy; invites , therefore , the commission to assess a proportionate approach to enable them to develop and innovate , including specific measures for the digitalisation of smes and start-ups in future legislation and to keep administrative burdens to a minimum by , inter alia , taking into account their position in every step of the digital transformation;


### 2. maintains that smes need to be supported in their digital transformation due to their limited resources; invites , therefore , the commission to pursue a fitness check for smes before publishing legislation and to keep administrative burdens to a minimum by , inter alia , developing standards; ### 2. maintains that smes need to be supported in their digital transformation due to their limited resources; invites , therefore , the commission to pursue a fitness check for smes before publishing legislation and to keep administrative burdens to a minimum while at the same time achieving the underlying policy objectives;


### 2. recognises that the eu has an enormously strong sme sector; recalls that this second wage of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of smes; calls for a goal of 500 digital unicorns within 10 years; ### 2. recognises that the eu has an enormously strong sme sector; recalls that this second wave of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of smes; reinforces the need to accelerate the digitalisation of smes and help them overcome barriers in adopting ai applications; calls for a goal of 500 digital unicorns within 10 years;


### 3. notes that data access and processing are often indispensable to providing competitive digital services; calls on the commission to adopt digital trade rules that increase the competitiveness of eu business and facilitate the free transfer of data flows across borders while respecting eu data protection rules; ### 3. notes that data access and processing are often indispensable to providing competitive digital services; calls on the commission to adopt digital trade rules that increase the competitiveness of eu business and facilitate the free transfer of data flows across borders while ensuring eu data protection and privacy rules are respected; supports the principle that data should be allowed to flow across borders provided that appropriate legal transfer tools for the protection and security of personal data can be put in place by parties; calls for unjustified data localisation practices to be robustly banned in the wto e-commerce agreement and in eu ftas;


### 3. believes that digitalisation and technologies such as ai will be important for achieving the objectives of the green deal and for economic recovery from the covid-19 crisis; considers that the covid-19 crisis also offers an opportunity to speed up digitalisation , and that the digital transformation must serve the public interest overall; ### 3. believes that digitalisation and technologies such as ai will be important for achieving the objectives of the green deal , promoting energy efficiency of data processing and storage systems , and for economic recovery from the covid-19 crisis; considers that the covid-19 crisis also offers an opportunity to speed up digitalisation , and that the digital transformation must serve the public interest overall;


### 3. believes that digitalisation and technologies such as ai will be important for achieving the objectives of the green deal and for economic recovery from the covid-19 crisis; considers that the covid-19 crisis also offers an opportunity to speed up digitalisation , and that the digital transformation must serve the public interest overall; ### 3. believes that digitalisation and technologies such as ai could potentially achieve the objectives of the green deal and for economic recovery from the covid-19 crisis; considers that the covid-19 crisis also offers an opportunity to speed up digitalisation , and that the digital transformation must serve the public interest overall;


### 3. stresses the enormous potential of systems that use ai in the transport sector in terms of road safety and the achievement of the objectives set out in vision zero; ### 3. stresses the enormous potential of systems that use ai in the transport sector in terms of road (including pedestrians and cyclists) , rail , maritime and aviation safety and the achievement of the objectives set out in vision zero; notes that in the absence of vast , high quality , interoperable data the uptake of ai in transport infrastructure and vehicles will be limited , possibly damaging eu competitiveness and transport security.


### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; ### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; calls upon the implementation of ai adapted initiatives for the cultural and creative sectors , in particular regarding cultural heritage and cultural tourism; calls upon the revision of the recommendations in order to integrate the cultural and creative sector and education as policy priorities on ai at union level;


### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; ### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; highlights that cooperation with creative and cultural sectors and industries can be invaluable in bringing ai innovation closer to the public and in finding creative solutions and possibilities for ai use;


### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; ### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework for an ethical , sustainable and socially responsible ai that prioritises creativity and access to culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation , value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society;


### 3. underlines the fact that since ai by definition encapsulates data processing , it must respect eu law on data protection; ### 3. recalls that data protection and privacy can be particularly affected by ai; for ai deployment; recalls that all ai applications need to fully respect union data protection law , namely the gdpr and directive (ec) 2002/58 of the european parliament and of the council (the eprivacy directive) (currently under revision); underlines the principles established in regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council (the general data protection regulation (gdpr)) as binding principles; underlines the fact that since ai by definition encapsulates data processing , it must respect eu law on data protection;


### 3. underlines the fact that since ai by definition encapsulates data processing , it must respect eu law on data protection; ### 3. underlines the fact that since ai by definition encapsulates data processing , it must respect eu law on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation;


### 3. points out that the digital single market and ai are diverse and subject to quick and dynamic developments; urges the commission to base proposals and initiatives on the right balance avoiding on the one hand an one-size-fits-all approach and on the other hand a fragmentation of the market through national approaches on the other; ### 3. points out that the digital single market and ai are diverse and subject to quick and dynamic developments; urges the commission to propose an harmonised and future-proof regulatory framework that is inspired by a humanistic and human-centric approach in technological development;


### 3. points out that the digital single market and ai are diverse and subject to quick and dynamic developments; urges the commission to base proposals and initiatives on the right balance avoiding on the one hand an one-size-fits-all approach and on the other hand a fragmentation of the market through national approaches on the other; ### 3. points out that the digital single market and ai are diverse and subject to quick and dynamic developments; urges the commission to put forward proposals and initiatives that avoid a fragmentation of the digital single market through divergent national approaches in the field of ai;


### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; ### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; calls for new and open frameworks of access to data for european smes and start-ups in order to support their growth by empowering the training , testing and development of ai-enabled systems and applications. calls for an inclusive digitisation of our societies that will serve the interests of the citizens by taking into account accessibility and affordability considerations. calls for coordinated actions to address europe’s digital divide that has been worsened due to the covid and for a fair and cooperative digital modernisation of the public sector that would aim at a value-based digital transformation by promoting fundamental rights and democratic values.


### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; ### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation while reinforcing activities of strategic importance to the union in relation to critical infrastructure , including cybersecurity technology and research and risk prevention with reference to the deployment of 5g networks; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets;


### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; ### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; recognises the concern that large firms have better capabilities to take advantage of the opportunities provided by ai which could lead to overconcentration in the market of large firms and multinationals;


### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; ### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes , start - ups and for companies and subjects of the social economy that want to enter new markets;


### 4. reminds the commission that any proposal on the digital single market should fully respect the eu’s international obligations , including wto and bilateral trade agreements; urges the commission to fully assess the geopolitical and strategic implications of its proposals; ### 4. reminds the commission that any proposal on the digital single market should fully respect the eu’s international obligations , including wto and bilateral trade agreements; urges the commission to fully assess the geopolitical and strategic implications of its proposals; considers that the eu should remain a role model in terms of an open rules based data economy , and promote the sharing of data between the eu and third countries;


### 4. highlights that the commission should adopt a balanced approach to legislation in order to create a digital single market that is competitive , accessible , technologically neutral , innovation-friendly , human-centric and trustworthy , and that builds a secure data society and economy; ### 4. highlights that the commission should create a digital single market that ensures the provision of public services , is competitive , fair , accessible , technologically neutral , innovation-friendly , consumer-friendly , human-centric and trustworthy , builds a secure data society and economy and ensures that equal conditions prevail as regards tax payment , meaning in particular that leading internet companies pay their taxes where their profits are generated;


### 4. stresses that the need for clear rules on the sharing of responsibility in the event of a malfunction or accident is one of the crucial barriers to the practical deployment of ai-based technologies in the transport sector; calls for this responsibility to be shared according to the capacity of manufacturers , operators and users of autonomous vehicles and systems to control risks; ### 4. stresses that the absence of clear rules on the assignment of responsibility in the event of a malfunction or accident is one of the crucial barriers to the practical deployment of ai-based technologies in the transport sector; calls on the commission to take note of the transport and tourism committee’s opinion on a civil liability regime for ai; underlines that legal clarity will increase consumer trust , positively impacting eu businesses and smes developing such technologies , and facilitate the expansion of a strong eu market.


### 4. stresses that the need for clear rules on the sharing of responsibility in the event of a malfunction or accident is one of the crucial barriers to the practical deployment of ai-based technologies in the transport sector; calls for this responsibility to be shared according to the capacity of manufacturers , operators and users of autonomous vehicles and systems to control risks; ### 4. stresses that the need for clear and coherent rules on the sharing of responsibility in the event of a malfunction or accident is one of the crucial barriers to the practical deployment of ai-based technologies in the transport sector; calls for this responsibility to be shared according to the capacity of manufacturers , operators and users of autonomous vehicles and systems to control risks and the contribution of each to the use of ai in the transport sector;


### 4. emphasises that the transposition of the audiovisual media services directive (avmsd) into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; urges the member states that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the future digital services act (dsa) and any future regulation on ai , with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors , should be in line with the principles and obligations of the avmsd; ### 4. emphasises that the transposition of the audiovisual media services directive (avmsd) into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; urges the member states that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the digital services act (dsa) , the digital markets act (dma) as well as any future regulation on ai , with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors , should be in line with the principles and obligations of the avmsd;


### 4. emphasises that the transposition of the audiovisual media services directive (avmsd) into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; urges the member states that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the future digital services act (dsa) and any future regulation on ai , with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors , should be in line with the principles and obligations of the avmsd; ### 4. emphasises that the transposition of the audiovisual media services directive (avmsd) into national law and its proper implementation are crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; urges the member states that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the future digital services act (dsa) and any future regulation on ai , with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors , should be in line with the principles and obligations of the avmsd;


### 4. stresses that protecting networks of interconnected ai and robotics is paramount and that strong measures must be taken to prevent security breaches , data leaks , data poisoning , cyberattacks and the misuse of personal data; ### 4. stresses that protecting networks of interconnected ai and robotics is paramount and that strong measures must be taken to ensure resilience against attacks and prevent security breaches , data leaks , data poisoning , cyberattacks and the misuse of personal data;


### 4. considers that ai can significantly contribute to promoting gender equality , provided that an appropriate legal framework is developed , conscious and unconscious biases are eliminated and the principles of gender equality are respected; stresses the lack of diversity in the ai sector within teams of developers and engineers , and the importance of using sex-disaggregated data when developing products , ai standards , algorithms and applications; ### 4. considers that ai can significantly contribute to promoting gender equality , provided that an appropriate legal and ethical framework is developed , conscious and unconscious biases are eliminated and the principles of gender equality are respected; stresses the lack of diversity in the ai sector within teams of developers and engineers , and the importance of using sex-disaggregated data when developing products , ai standards , algorithms and applications; encourages the relevant actors to take action and promote a greater participation of women in the design , development and implementation of machine learning , natural language processing and ai;


### 4. considers that ai can significantly contribute to promoting gender equality , provided that an appropriate legal framework is developed , conscious and unconscious biases are eliminated and the principles of gender equality are respected; stresses the lack of diversity in the ai sector within teams of developers and engineers , and the importance of using sex-disaggregated data when developing products , ai standards , algorithms and applications; ### 4. considers that ai can significantly contribute to overcoming gender discrimination and address the challenges faced by women in order to promote gender equality , provided that an appropriate legal framework is developed , allowing for the elimination of conscious and unconscious biases are eliminated and the respect of the principles of gender equality are respected; stresses the lack of diversity in the ai sector within teams of developers and engineers , and the importance of using sex-disaggregated data when developing products , ai standards , algorithms and applications;


### 4. highlights that a new regulatory framework for ai is needed in order to deal with the potential risks of autonomous behaviour and to maximise the trust of and the benefit for users; invites the commission to propose a risk-based and innovation-friendly legislative framework for ai that focuses on identifying and closing gaps within existing legislation and being coherent with the existing sector-specific legislation; ### 4. highlights that a new regulatory framework for ai is needed focusing on guaranteeing fundamental rights and establishing clear ethical principles , legal safeguards and liability in order to harness the potential risks of autonomous behaviour and to maximise the trust of and the benefit for users , while safeguarding the best interests of eu citizens; invites , therefore , the commission to propose a risk-based and innovation-friendly robust legislative framework for ai that focuses on identifying and closing gaps within existing legislation and without prejudice to existing sector-specific legislation;


### 4. highlights that a new regulatory framework for ai is needed in order to deal with the potential risks of autonomous behaviour and to maximise the trust of and the benefit for users; invites the commission to propose a risk-based and innovation-friendly legislative framework for ai that focuses on identifying and closing gaps within existing legislation and being coherent with the existing sector-specific legislation; ### 4. highlights that a new regulatory framework for ai is needed in order to deal with the potential risks of automated decision making and to maximise the trust of and the benefit for users; invites the commission to propose a precautionary approach to the development and use of ai and automated decision making systems as well as a more gradual establishment of risks and corresponding legal requirements including preventive impact assessment in order to allow the banning of highly dangerous technologies;


### 5. welcomes the conclusion of the rules-based asian regional comprehensive economic partnership (rcep) agreement , which deepens the economic integration of the region; regrets , however , the lack of a robust sustainable development chapter in the rcep; believes that the conclusion of the rcep should encourage the eu to help set global rules for the digital economy; supports in this regard the establishment of an eu-us trade and technology council and the work on a transatlantic ai agreement to help facilitate trade and the development of compatible rules and standards in digital trade; ### 5. notes the conclusion of the rules-based asian regional comprehensive economic partnership (rcep) agreement , which deepens the economic integration of the region; regrets , however , the lack of a robust sustainable development chapter in the rcep; believes that the increased global weight of digital rules that are not in line with democratic principles , human rights and sustainable development should encourage the eu to help set global rules for the digital economy; supports in this regard the work towards the establishment of an eu-us trade and technology council to foster transatlantic cooperation on digital issues , including on export restrictions and fdi screening; supports in this regard the work on a transatlantic ai agreement to build stronger and broader consensus on principles of ethical ai and the governance of data and , within the framework of these principles , to foster innovation and sharing of data to develop ai; to help facilitate trade and the development of compatible rules and standards in digital trade; supports international regulatory and other cooperation between oecd countries on the digital economy , including the global partnership on artificial intelligence; encourages the eu to intensify work with the un and international standards bodies;


### 5. calls on the commission to follow the ‘one in , one out’ principle in its future legislative proposals , and to address the fragmentation of the digital single market , remove any existing unjustified barriers , and support innovation by reducing red tape; ### 5. calls on the commission to address the fragmentation of the digital single market , remove any existing unjustified barriers , and support innovation;


### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broad access to the public and raw data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing; ### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on a sound data act that promotes b2b , b2g and g2b data sharing , organized through a governance framework that allows citizens and businesses broad access to high quality public and industrial data , generated not only from the transport sector , but all sectors connected to it; calls for the development of a mobility data space , that pools data collected and processed by intelligent infrastructure and vehicles; underlines the need for data to be easily readable across borders , according to fair principles , to create synergies among countries and sectors , pooling together knowledge and creating tech clusters; urges the full respect of rules set by the eu data protection and privacy framework , including e-privacy and gdpr regulations.


### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broad access to the public and raw data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing; ### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broad access to the public and raw data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing; considers it necessary to ensure respect for the privacy of european citizens when collecting and processing public data;


### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content , such as illegal content or fake news , through automated content filtering , and can also be used to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that ai may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism; ### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool in helping to enforce the rules on online content , such as illegal content or fake news , and can also be used to help to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that use of ai , if not properly regulated , may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism; warns that automated mechanisms to enforce rules online can lead to false positives and inhibit legitimate and fair use , such as critique , caricature , and others; stresses that any use of ai must strictly follow principles of transparency and have clear rules for accountability with an effective appeal mechanism against such a decision guaranteed;


### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content , such as illegal content or fake news , through automated content filtering , and can also be used to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that ai may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism; ### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content , such as identifying illegal content , disinformation or fake news and can also be used to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that ai may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism and recalls in this regard , the need for ai to respect fundamental rights and union law when developed , deployed and used in the union; emphasises that human intervention is necessary to filter out disinformation in order to avoid inappropriate removals e.g. when humour or irony are expressed , since ai-systems cannot evaluate the context;


### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content , such as illegal content or fake news , through automated content filtering , and can also be used to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that ai may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism; ### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content , such as illegal or harmful content or fake news , through automated content identification , and can also be used to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that a decision to remove or block content is always an encroachment on communication freedoms that has fundamental rights implications , meaning that the decision itself must always be taken by a person , in particular since ai is still unable to reliably place content in discursive contexts;


### 5. underlines that it is also necessary that public independent data protection authorities monitor and effectively enforce compliance with data protection law; ### 5. reiterates the importance of providing public independent data protection authorities with the necessary staffing and funding to allow them to monitor and effectively enforce compliance with data protection law;


### 5. is of the firm view that definitions of ‘ai’ and ‘high-risk’ should be future-proof to ensure legal clarity for consumers and businesses and should consider human oversight for high-risk ai applications; ### 5. is of the firm view that harmonised future-proof definitions of ‘ai’ and ‘high-risk’ ensure legal clarity for consumers and businesses; recalls that the risk based approach should take into account the potential that these technologies entail to breach fundamental rights and to cause any prejudice or harm to individuals or society at a whole; reminds that the development , deployment and use of any high-risk ai applications should guarantee full human oversight at any time and must include principles of transparency , safety , accessibility and accountability , non-discrimination and fairness , protection of privacy and personal data , good governance and be socially and environmentally sustainable;


### 5. is of the firm view that definitions of ‘ai’ and ‘high-risk’ should be future-proof to ensure legal clarity for consumers and businesses and should consider human oversight for high-risk ai applications; ### 5. is of the firm view that a methodology and criteria are necessary to define the level of risk of an application , and that this process shall be subject to human oversight and control;


### 5. calls on the commission to stop funding big companies and distributing the remaining funds by a shotgun approach; calls for winners to be picked and grown larger; suggests prioritising future areas for digital economic structures; ### 5. calls on the commission to stop funding big companies and distributing the remaining funds by a shotgun approach; highlights that large technology companies and platforms with strategic market status in the dsm may leverage their positions not only in terms of the market but also in terms of access to and control of data , resulting in possible concentration of ai innovation and future imbalances in the dsm; calls for winners to be picked and grown larger; suggests prioritising future areas for digital economic structures; highlights the need to support smes to master the twin transition to sustainability and digitalisation by safeguarding that they have access to the right skills , expertise and funding. highlights the need for this support to acquire abroad geographical coverage across europe , including remote , rural and island areas and aim at strengthening the digital capabilities and infrastructure in smaller places at the periphery of europe;


### 6. underlines the role of digital trade in facilitating access to global value chains for smes and contributing to women’s economic empowerment. ### 6. underlines the role of digital trade in facilitating access to global value chains for smes , including in least developed countries , and contributing to women’s economic empowerment and their further inclusion.


### 6. asks the commission to ensure proper enforcement of both current and any new legislative requirements; believes that enforcement needs to work effectively across borders and across sectors , with greater cooperation between authorities , and with due regard for the expertise and relevant competence of each authority; believes that the commission should provide a guiding framework to ensure coordination for any new regulatory requirements on ai or related fields; ### 6. asks the commission to ensure an ambitious enforcement of both current and any new legislative requirements; believes that enforcement needs to work effectively across borders and across sectors , with greater cooperation between authorities , and with due regard for the expertise and relevant competence of each authority; believes that the commission should provide a guiding framework to ensure coordination for any new regulatory requirements on ai or related fields;


### 6. underlines that the eu should position itself as a global leader in the development of ethical and legal norms and standards for the use of ai in the transport sector; ### 6. underlines that the eu should position itself as a global leader in the development of clear and effective ethical and legal norms and standards for the use of ai in the transport sector;


### 6. calls , therefore , for a balanced approach between the deployment of automated enforcement and fundamental rights , in line with the applicable regulatory framework , such as the avmsd , the copyright directive and the future dsa. ### 6. stresses that the union needs to strive for unified , unambiguous and up to date rules that do not humper the innovation in the internal market; calls , therefore , for a balanced approach between the deployment of automated enforcement and fundamental rights , in line with the applicable regulatory framework , such as the avmsd , the copyright directive and the future dsa.


### 6. calls , therefore , for a balanced approach between the deployment of automated enforcement and fundamental rights , in line with the applicable regulatory framework , such as the avmsd , the copyright directive and the future dsa. ### 6. calls , therefore , for a human-centric and careful approach towards automated decision-making , by all means respectful and protective of fundamental rights and ethical aspects , and which is in line with the applicable regulatory framework such as the avmsd , the copyright directive and the dsa package;


### 6. notes the importance of algorithms being transparent in order to fully protect fundamental rights; underlines the need for legislators to consider the complex issue of liability and that liability in all ai applications should always rest with a person , either natural or legal. ### 6. highlights the importance of algorithms being transparent in order to fully protect fundamental rights; underlines the need for legislators to consider the complex issue of liability and that liability in all ai applications should always rest with a person , either natural or legal;


### 6. calls for special attention to be paid to women as vulnerable consumers and to the rise in cyber violence against women in the digital world , and welcomes the commission’s proposal on the digital services act (com(2020)0825) , which is addressing these issues. ### 6. calls for special attention to be paid to the needs of women consumers and to the rise in cyber violence against women in the digital world , and asks for the commission’s proposal on the digital services act (com(2020)0825) to address these issues; calls for campaigns to raise awareness and educate women in how to protect themselves online , and to combat gender-based violence and gender stereotypes; urges the commission and the member states to work closely with and involve women’s civil society organisations in order to better respond to and alleviate the concerns that exist in the everyday life of women and girls when designing and implementing consumer and public tech policies.


### 6. calls for special attention to be paid to women as vulnerable consumers and to the rise in cyber violence against women in the digital world , and welcomes the commission’s proposal on the digital services act (com(2020)0825) , which is addressing these issues. ### 6. calls for special attention to be paid to women and girls as vulnerable consumers and to the rise in cyber violence against women in the digital world , and welcomes the commission’s proposal on the digital services act (com(2020)0825) , which is addressing these issues.


### 6. is convinced that existing legislation needs to be adapted to new technologies; asks the commission to adjust inter alia the product liability directive1 , in particular by redefining the terms ‘product’ and ‘defect’ and considering adjustments to the concept of ‘burden of proof’ , which should mirror the modifications to the general product safety directive2 ; ### 6. is convinced that existing legislation needs to be adapted to new technologies; urges the commission to update inter alia the product liability directive , in particular by redefining the terms ‘product’ , ‘damage’ , ‘defect’ and reversing the ‘burden of proof’ , which should mirror the modifications to the general product safety directive;


### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed rapidly and being used in many sectors , presenting huge opportunities for the member states and their citizens; ### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed rapidly and being used in many sectors , presenting huge opportunities for the member states , their citizens and the european economy;


### b. whereas the use of ai also poses risks and raises concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of the collection , use and dissemination of data; ### b. whereas the use of ai also poses risks and raises concerns regarding the ethics , scope and transparency of the collection , use and dissemination of personal data;


### 7. calls on the commission to increase support for key enablers of the digital economy; ### 7. calls on the commission to increase investment in the digital economy;


### 7. notes the considerable potential of the european transport and tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) operating on the digital single market; stresses the need for sufficient financial and organisational support for innovations and improving the digital skills of employees in this sector. ### 7. notes the considerable potential for european small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in the transport and tourism sectors operating in the digital single market; underlines that the swift dynamics of the job market make it essential to reskill and upskill employees working in these sectors , with regard to both basic and advanced digital skills; stresses the importance of guaranteeing the respect and enforcement of worker’s rights in such an evolving work environment; calls for sufficient financial and organisational support to make digital innovation beneficial for enterprises in transport and tourism;


### 7. notes the considerable potential of the european transport and tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) operating on the digital single market; stresses the need for sufficient financial and organisational support for innovations and improving the digital skills of employees in this sector. ### 7. notes the considerable potential of the european transport and tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) operating on the digital single market; stresses the need for sufficient financial and organisational support , together with information campaigns and training , for innovations and improving the digital skills of employees in this sector.


### 7. outlines that society , including consumers , should benefit from the responsible development and deployment of ai which serves the good of society; asks the commission , therefore , to define ethical rules for the development , deployment and use of ai , robotics and related technologies taking into account the principles of better regulation; ### 7. outlines that society , including consumers , should benefit from the responsible development , deployment and use of ai technologies that benefit citizens , generate opportunities for businesses and serve the good of society; asks the commission , therefore , to define ethical rules for the development , deployment and use of ai , robotics and related technologies that respect fundamental rights guaranteeing human dignity , autonomy and safety taking into account the principles of better regulation , emphasising on evidence and transparent processes involving citizens and stakeholders , including trade unions and consumers’ associations;


### 7. outlines that society , including consumers , should benefit from the responsible development and deployment of ai which serves the good of society; asks the commission , therefore , to define ethical rules for the development , deployment and use of ai , robotics and related technologies taking into account the principles of better regulation; ### 7. outlines that society , including consumers , should benefit from the responsible development and deployment of ai which serves the good of society; asks the commission , therefore , to define legal rights and obligations for the development , deployment and use of ai , robotics and related technologies taking into account ethical standards;


### 7. calls for massive investment in clusters of excellence; ### 7. calls for massive investment in clusters of excellence; calls to the commission to facilitate the development of digital innovation hubs across the member states in order to ensure the capacity-building , sharing of best practices in ai development and deployment and to mobilise the research and innovation along the entire value chain; recognises that such digital innovation hubs can also contribute to attract the access to talent and research capabilities in ai;


### 8. considers that substantial investment in ai and other key new technologies is required; calls for nextgenerationeu , as well as public and private funding , to increase investment so as to reflect the eu’s ambition of becoming a global technological leader and reaping the full benefits of digitalisation; ### 8. considers that substantial investment and public-private cooperation are required in the field of ai and other key new technologies; calls for nextgenerationeu , as well as public and private funding , to increase investment so as to reflect the eu’s ambition of becoming a global technological leader , developing its research and knowledge and reaping the full benefits of digitalisation;


### 8. underlines that , for the training of ai , the free flow of data within the digital single market is essential and this should be underpinned by the appropriate contractual rules; ### 8. underlines that , for the training of ai , the free flow of data within the common data spaces of the digital single market is essential and this should be underpinned by a solid underlying legal framework which promotes trust among businesses and includes , where necessary , appropriate and fair contractual rules addressing existing power or market imbalances , and ensuring a consumer-friendly approach to data access and control;


### 8. demands measures to end to the brain drain and attract the best minds to the eu; ### 8. demands measures to end to the brain drain and attract the best minds to the eu; considers that the new skills agenda for europe must address the challenges of adapting and raising new qualifications that reinforce the green and digital transition , including ethical aspects of ai;


### 9. calls on the commission to ensure wider coordination of investment in the nextgenerationeu recovery plan; calls on the commission to propose concrete actions within this plan to support key digital enablers and high impact technologies in the eu; ### 9. calls on the commission to ensure wider coordination of investment in the nextgenerationeu recovery plan; calls on the commission to propose concrete actions within this plan to support high impact technologies in the eu;


### 9. calls on the commission to support the development of international standards to govern the use of ai; ### 9. recalls the global dimension of the opportunities and risks implicit in ai technologies; calls on the commission to promote consistent international cooperation that contributes to create synergies on ai between european entities as well as other multilateral fora to align efforts and to better coordinate the development of ai; urges the commission to support multilateral efforts to discuss in relevant fora an effective international regulatory framework to guide the development , deployment and use of ai;


### 9. recognises that ai deployment is key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; ### 9. recognises that ai deployment s key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; calls for promoting ai technologies aimed at improving public services with collective benefits; stresses that ai can help to break down the silos by linking and streamlining public services to improve administration for the benefit of citizens and businesses as well as provide real-time data bases for services and decision making;


### 9. recognises that ai deployment is key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; ### 9. recognises that ai deployment is key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation , ensure the safety of data of europeans and guarantee that they will not be processed by non-eu bodies for profit-making and/or political purposes or used to train algorithms shared with authoritarian regimes;


### 10. notes that there is a significant lack of european venture and seed capital , as well as of private equity funding , when compared to its two biggest competitors; believes that this both prevents the eu from realising the full potential benefits of new technology , and also hinders the eu from influencing the global governance of new and emerging technologies; calls on the commission and the member states to propose a comprehensive european approach to increase sources of capital for technological investments in the eu; ### 10. notes that there is a significant lack of european venture and seed capital , as well as of private equity funding , when compared to its two biggest competitors; believes that this both prevents the eu from realising the full potential benefits of new technology , and also hinders the eu from influencing the global governance of new and emerging technologies; calls on the commission and the member states to propose a comprehensive european approach to increase sources of capital for technological investments in the eu as well as to ensure the availability of venture and seed capital for european companies and start-ups;


### 10. highlights that consumers are already benefiting from strong data protection rules such as the gdpr3 and eprivacy directive4 ; appreciates that the commission foresees measures to empower individuals to exercise their rights , which must at least partly be based on civil law; ### 10. highlights that consumers should always be informed in a timely clear and intelligible manner about the existence , process and rationale of algorithmic systems and that while consumers are already benefiting from strong data protection rules such as the gdpr3and eprivacy directive4 it should be considered whether additional regulatory measures may be needed to address the power asymmetries between individuals and businesses arising from the growth of digital devices and the expansion of digital data that they generate; appreciates that the commission foresees measures to empower individuals to exercise their rights , which must at least partly be based on civil law;


### 10. highlights that consumers are already benefiting from strong data protection rules such as the gdpr3 and eprivacy directive4 ; appreciates that the commission foresees measures to empower individuals to exercise their rights , which must at least partly be based on civil law; ### 10. highlights that citizens , as users and consumers , are already benefiting from strong data protection rules such as the gdpr and eprivacy directive; appreciates that the commission foresees measures ensuring full coordination and avoiding duplication of the data protection existing legislations to empower individuals to exercise their rights , which must at least partly be based on civil law;


### 10. considers that access to big data is key for the development of ai; calls for a new approach to data regulation; ### 10. considers that access to big data is key for the development of ai; reiterates the need for a new approach to data ownership by data subjects in the context of ai-enabled systems to ensure privacy and control of aggregated data or metadata built on data points containing information including , but not limited to , time , location , transactions; calls for a new approach to data regulation; stresses that privacy and data protection must be guaranteed at all stages of the ai system’s life cycle and notes that any big data processing operation should be subject to an ex-ante and extensive data protection impact assessment;


### 10. considers that access to big data is key for the development of ai; calls for a new approach to data regulation; ### 10. considers that access to big data is a key for the development of ai; calls for a new approach to data regulation; underlines the importance of level playing field and eu wide interoperability when using the exponentially increasing amount of the industrial and public data; recalls that success of the union’s data economy as well as ai development and deployment primary depends on the wider ict ecosystem , closing the digital divide , upskilling and reskilling of workforce , developing the iot , fibre , quantum , block;


### 11. calls on the commission to work to position the eu as leader in the adoption and standardisation process for new technologies; highlights the need to work with industry and also with international partners on setting global standards; ### 11. calls on the commission to work to position the eu as leader in the adoption and standardisation process for new technologies; highlights the need to work with standardisation organisations , industry and also with international partners on setting global standards; considers the use of cen workshops agreement in specific areas , such as ai and new emerging technologies , as a way to increase efficiency in creating harmonised standards;


### 11. calls on the commission to work to position the eu as leader in the adoption and standardisation process for new technologies; highlights the need to work with industry and also with international partners on setting global standards; ### 11. calls on the commission to work to position the eu as leader in the adoption and standardisation process for new technologies ensuring that “ai made in europe” is based on european values and norms in order to promote not only economic development but especially social welfare; highlights the need to work with industry and also with international partners on setting global standards;


### 11. asks the commission to ensure that users are properly informed and that their rights are effectively guaranteed when they interact with automated decision-making systems and that automatic decision-making systems do not generate unfairly biased outputs for consumers in the single market; ### 11. asks the commission to ensure that users are properly informed and that their rights are effectively guaranteed when they interact with automated decision-making systems and urges the commission to concretise these rights in its future legislative proposal by translating them into enforceable rules so that automated decision making powered technologies serve consumers and do not harm them nor generate unfairly biased outputs for consumers in the single market;


### 11. asks the commission to ensure that users are properly informed and that their rights are effectively guaranteed when they interact with automated decision-making systems and that automatic decision-making systems do not generate unfairly biased outputs for consumers in the single market; ### 11. asks the commission to ensure that citizens , as users and consumers , are properly informed and that their rights are effectively guaranteed when a system uses ai , when ai systems personalise a product or service for its users , and when they interact with automated decision-making systems or are subjected to autonomous processes or decisions that influence their experience with digital products and services;


### 11. warns against overregulating ai; recalls that regulation must be balanced , agile , permanently evaluated , and based on soft regulation except for high-risk areas; ### 11. warns against overregulating ai and discourages any "one-size-fits-all" approach to regulation; recalls that regulation must be balanced , agile , proportionate , and based on the current legislative instruments and best practices except for high-risk areas where a new regulatory approach should be devised;


### 11. warns against overregulating ai; recalls that regulation must be balanced , agile , permanently evaluated , and based on soft regulation except for high-risk areas; ### 11. warns against overregulating ai; recalls that regulation must be balanced , agile , permanently evaluated , and based on soft regulation except for high-risk areas; recognises that a regulatory approach to the definition of risk focusing only on high-risk sectors (healthcare , transport , energy and parts of the public sector) and high-risk uses or purposes can lead to potential loopholes;


### 12. recalls that we need a data economy that works for the entire eu , as it is a key enabler of digitalisation; believes that it is important for the eu to guarantee a high degree of control over data , with clear and balanced rules on intellectual property rights (ipr) , but considers it essential to maintain openness towards third countries , and that the free flow of non-personal data across borders is important; ### 12. recalls that we need a data economy that works for the entire eu , as it is a key enabler of digitalisation; believes that it is important for the eu to guarantee a high degree of control over data , with clear and balanced rules on inter alia intellectual property rights (ipr) , but considers it essential to maintain openness towards third countries , and that the free flow of non-personal data across borders is important;


### 12. recalls that we need a data economy that works for the entire eu , as it is a key enabler of digitalisation; believes that it is important for the eu to guarantee a high degree of control over data , with clear and balanced rules on intellectual property rights (ipr) , but considers it essential to maintain openness towards third countries , and that the free flow of non-personal data across borders is important; ### 12. recalls that we need a data economy that works for the entire eu , as it is a key enabler of digitalisation; believes that it is important for the eu to guarantee a high degree of consumers’ control over data , with clear and balanced rules on intellectual property rights (ipr) , but considers it essential to maintain openness towards third countries , and that the free flow of non-personal data across borders is important;


### 12. urges the commission to ensure a strong protection for users’ civil law rights in the forth-coming proposal for a digital services act (dsa) , particularly in order to protect , inter alia , the freedom of expression and the freedom to provide services , and to protect users from harmful micro-targeting; ### 12. urges the commission to ensure a strong protection for fundamental rights and users’ civil law rights in the proposal for a digital services act (dsa) and digital market act (dma) , particularly in order to protect , inter alia , the freedom of expression and information and the freedom to provide services , and to protect users from illegal content and harmful business practices based on targeting or the exploitation of data;


### 13. welcomes the digital services act proposed by the commission; believes that this should contribute to supporting innovation , and removing unjustified and disproportionate barriers and restrictions to the provision of digital services while improving consumer protection; ### 13. welcomes the digital services act and the digital markets act proposed by the commission; believes that this should contribute to supporting innovation , and removing unjustified and disproportionate barriers and restrictions to the provision of digital services while improving consumer protection;


### 13. outlines that it is unacceptable that consumers are exposed to unsafe products and therefore increased responsibilities for online marketplaces are needed; asks the commission to set up clear rules for the responsibility of content hosting platforms for goods sold or advertised on them in the dsa proposal in order to inter alia close the legal gap in which the buyers failed to obtain the satisfaction to which he or she is entitled according to the law or the contract for the supply of goods for example because of the inability to identify the primary seller; ### 13. outlines that it is unacceptable that users and consumers are exposed to illegal content as well as unsafe and counterfeit products; therefore , increased responsibilities for content hosting platforms and online marketplaces are needed to reinforce the digital single market; asks the commission to set up clear rules for the responsibility of content hosting platforms , for the illegal content and for the goods sold or advertised on them in the dsa proposal in order to consider the consumer safeguards in place , which should be observed at all times , and the concomitant redress measures for retailers and consumers by inter alia close the legal gap in which the buyers failed to obtain the satisfaction to which he or she is entitled according to the law or the contract for the supply of goods , for example because of the inability to identify the primary seller (know your customer business principle);


### 14. welcomes the new consumer agenda proposed by the commission , and encourages the commission to update consumer protection legislation , where appropriate , to take better account of new technologies and potential consumer harm; ### 14. welcomes the new consumer agenda proposed by the commission , and encourages the commission to update consumer protection legislation , where appropriate , to take better account of the impact of new technologies and potential consumer harm;


### 14. considers that the use of smart contracts in the digital single market must be firmly founded on civil and contract law in order to ensure the rights of businesses and consumers; ### 14. calls on the commission to assess the development and use of distributed ledger technologies including blockchain , namely smart contracts in the digital single market , provide guidance to ensure legal certainty for businesses and consumers , in particular the question of legality , enforcement of smart contracts in cross border situations , and notarisation requirements where applicable , and make proposals for the appropriate legal framework;


### 15. strongly believes that ai can be a force for good for all european citizens , and offer significant benefits and value for the economy , safety , security , education , healthcare , transport and the environment; believes the security , inclusiveness , accessibility and fairness , especially for groups in vulnerable situations , of ai-driven products and services need to be ensured; ### 15. is of the view that ai can , if developed adequately , be a force for good for all european citizens , and offer significant benefits and value for the economy , safety , security , education , healthcare , transport and the environment; believes the security , inclusiveness , accessibility and fairness , especially for groups of consumers considered as vulnerable of ai-driven products and services need to be ensured;


### 15. strongly believes that ai can be a force for good for all european citizens , and offer significant benefits and value for the economy , safety , security , education , healthcare , transport and the environment; believes the security , inclusiveness , accessibility and fairness , especially for groups in vulnerable situations , of ai-driven products and services need to be ensured; ### 15. strongly believes that ai can be a force for good for all european citizens , and offer significant benefits and value for the economy , safety , security , education , healthcare , transport and the environment; believes that security , inclusiveness , accessibility and equitable conditions for the most vulnerable groups with regard to ai-driven products and services need to be ensured;


### 15. notes that large platforms with significant network effects could act as de facto ‘online gatekeepers’ of the digital economy and urges the commission to analyse the impact that the power of these large platforms have on the rights of consumers and smes. ### 15. notes that large platforms with significant network effects could act as de facto ‘online gatekeepers’ of the digital economy and urges the commission to analyse the impact that the power of these large platforms have on the rights of users , consumers , start-ups and smes;


### 17. notes that while ai offers great potential , it can also present certain risks due to issues such as bias and opacity; ### 17. notes that while ai offers great potential , it can also present high risks due to issues such as bias and opacity;


### 17. notes that while ai offers great potential , it can also present certain risks due to issues such as bias and opacity; ### 17. notes that while ai offers great potential , it can also present certain risks due to issues such as bias and opacity; calls for the traceability processes of ai-based systems to be transparent and capable of being reviewed in the event of any form of discrimination;


### 18. considers that a lack of consumer trust and confidence can hold back the widespread adoption of ai; ### 18. considers that a lack of consumer trust and confidence holds back the widespread adoption of ai;


### 19. welcomes the commission’s white paper on ai , and calls on the commission to develop a common eu regulatory framework for ai that is risk-based , proportionate and clear; ### 19. welcomes the commission’s white paper on ai , and calls on the commission to develop a common eu regulatory framework for ai that is risk-based , proportionate , clear and futureproof;


### 20. notes that , to varying degrees , ai is already subject to current european legislation , and calls on the commission to issue clear guidance on the functioning and synergy between any current applicable legislation and any proposed new measures; considers it important not to over-regulate ai; ### 20. notes that , to varying degrees , ai is already subject to current european legislation , and calls on the commission to issue clear guidance on the functioning and synergy between any current applicable legislation and any proposed new measures; considers cooperation between member states to be important to strengthen the digital single market;


### 20. notes that , to varying degrees , ai is already subject to current european legislation , and calls on the commission to issue clear guidance on the functioning and synergy between any current applicable legislation and any proposed new measures; considers it important not to over-regulate ai; ### 20. notes that , while to varying degrees , ai is already subject to current european legislation , ai raises new , so far unresolved , legal questions that affect consumers and thus calls on the commission to issue clear guidance on the functioning and synergy between any current applicable legislation and any proposed new measures;


### 21. considers that ai is a fast moving technology that requires effective legislation; believes that achieve this ai needs to be functionally and broadly defined in a manner that covers all automated decision-making , complex algorithmic-based systems and machine or deep learning processes so any regulatory measures can remain flexible and adaptable in order to take into account future developments; ### 21. considers that ai is a fast moving technology that requires effective legislation; believes that to achieve this ai needs to be functionally and broadly defined in a manner that covers all automated decision-making , complex algorithmic-based systems and machine or deep learning processes so any regulatory measures can remain flexible and adaptable in order to take into account future developments; considers that this should be implemented without prejudice to the potential impact on consumers;


### 23. believes the regulatory framework needs to build public trust in ai while allowing companies to develop automated systems without losing the confidence of their customers; believes also that the regulatory framework should ensure transparency , and provide for clear communication of the relevant requirements to both consumers and regulatory authorities; ### 23. believes the regulatory framework needs to comprise safeguards and follow a precautionary approach to the development and use of ai and automated decision making systems as well as a more gradual establishment of risks and corresponding legal requirements including a right of information about the use of ai and automated decision making as well as preventive impact assessments in order to allow the banning of highly dangerous technologies; believes also that the regulatory framework should ensure transparency , accountability and provide for clear communication of the relevant requirements to both consumers and regulatory authorities;


### 23. believes the regulatory framework needs to build public trust in ai while allowing companies to develop automated systems without losing the confidence of their customers; believes also that the regulatory framework should ensure transparency , and provide for clear communication of the relevant requirements to both consumers and regulatory authorities; ### 23. believes the regulatory framework needs to build public trust in ai while allowing companies to develop automated systems without losing the confidence of their customers; believes also that the regulatory framework should ensure transparency , provide for clear communication of the relevant requirements to both consumers and regulatory authorities , and incentivise ai developers and deployers proactively to promote trustworthy ai;


### 24. believes that such a framework should be based on an ethical , human-centric and principle-based approach throughout the design , development and life cycle of ai products based on the preservation of fundamental rights and the principles of transparency , explainability (when relevant) , and accountability; ### 24. believes that such a framework should be based on an ethical , human-centric and principle-based approach throughout the design , development and life cycle of ai products based on the preservation of fundamental rights and the principles of transparency , explainability , and accountability;


### 27. considers that a voluntary labelling scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could help improve consumer trust; ### 27. considers that once clear legal rules and enforcement mechanisms are in place , the role of a trustworthy label could be considered while at the same time it is important to bear in mind that the information asymmetry inherent to algorithmic learning systems , makes the role of labelling schemes very complex;


### 27. considers that a voluntary labelling scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could help improve consumer trust; ### 27. considers that a labelling scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could improve transparency of ai-based technology and help improve consumer trust;


### 27. considers that a voluntary labelling scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could help improve consumer trust; ### 27. considers that a european quality seal scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could help improve consumer trust;


### 27. considers that a voluntary labelling scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could help improve consumer trust; ### 27. considers that a voluntary labelling scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could help improve consumer trust and empowering them to make an ethical choice;


### 29. calls on the commission and the member states to make use of innovative regulatory tools such as ‘regulatory sandboxes’ to help provide a clear path to scale-up for start-ups and small companies , regardless of the risk profile of their product; believes that these tools can help encourage innovation without any detriment to consumer protection; ### 29. calls on the commission and the member states to consider the use of innovative regulatory tools such as ‘regulatory sandboxes’ to help provide a clear path to scale-up for start-ups and small companies , recalls that such tools must be considered by making use of the precautionary principle; believes that these tools should help encouraging innovation without any detriment to consumer protection;


### 30. believes that the use of high-risk ai should be limited to specific and clearly warranted purposes , in full respect of the applicable law and subject to transparency obligations; underlines that this will be decisive for ensuring public trust and support for the necessity and proportionality of the deployment of such technologies; calls on the commission to carefully consider whether there are certain use cases , situations or practices for which specific technical standards , including underlying algorithms , should be adopted; deems necessary , should such technical standards be adopted , that these are regularly reviewed and re-evaluated , given the fast pace of technological development; ### 30. believes that the use of high-risk ai should follow a precautionary approach and be limited to specific and clearly warranted purposes , in full respect of the applicable law and subject to transparency obligations; underlines that this will be decisive for ensuring safety and security , data and consumer protection , public trust and support for the necessity and proportionality of the deployment of such technologies; calls on the commission to carefully consider whether there are certain use cases , situations or practices for which specific technical standards , including underlying algorithms , should be adopted; deems necessary , should such technical standards be adopted , that these are regularly reviewed and re-evaluated , given the fast pace of technological development;


### 31. calls on the member states to encourage and support the establishment of specialised review boards for ai products and services in the member states to assess the potential benefits and potential harm stemming from high-risk , impactful ai-based projects; ### 31. calls on the member states to encourage and support the establishment of eu-certified review boards for ai products and services in the member states to assess the potential benefits and potential harm stemming from high-risk , impactful ai-based projects;


### 31. calls on the member states to encourage and support the establishment of specialised review boards for ai products and services in the member states to assess the potential benefits and potential harm stemming from high-risk , impactful ai-based projects; ### 31. calls on the member states to encourage and support the establishment of specialised review boards for ai products and services in the member states to assess the potential benefits and potential harm , notably the potential social impact , stemming from high-risk , impactful ai-based projects;


### 32. highlights the importance of education and research for ai; calls on the commission and the member states to establish an eu centre of excellence for ai; considers that this should be done with the involvement of universities , companies and research institutions; believes that such a centre can help to provide specialised training and development for regulatory authorities; ### 32. highlights the importance of education and research for ai; calls on the commission and the member states to establish an eu centre of excellence for ai; considers that this should be done with the involvement of universities , companies and research institutions; believes that such a centre can help to provide specialised training and development for regulatory authorities and citizens in order to close the digital and social divide and equip them with digital skills necessary for the development of ai;


### 33. calls on the commission to update the existing liability framework in order to address new challenges posed by emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence; ### 33. calls on the commission to update the existing liability framework in order to address new challenges posed by emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and urges the commission to update inter alia the product liability directive , in particular by redefining the terms ‘product’ , ‘damage’ and ‘defect’ and reversing the concept of ‘burden of proof’ , and calls on the commission to introduce a liability regime that is based on the proportion of control the party holds over the risk of the operation taking into account the development and the deployment phase and ensure compensation for non-material damages caused by ai;


### 1. welcomes the gender action plan iii (gap iii) , and in particular , the commitment of 85 % of the eu’s official development aid (oda) being allocated to programmes having gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective; calls for 20 % of oda in each country to be allocated to programmes having gender equality as one of its principal objectives; expects no oda spending to counter gender-equality achievements; emphasises the need for coordinated and coherent eu action and calls for close cooperation with other actors; ### 1. welcomes the gender action plan iii (gap iii) , and in particular , the commitment of 85 % of the eu’s official development aid (oda) being allocated to programmes having gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective; calls for 20 % of oda in each country to be allocated to programmes having gender equality as one of its principal objectives; expects no oda spending to counter gender-equality achievements; emphasises the need for coordinated and coherent eu action and calls for close cooperation with partner governments , civil society , the private sector , trade unions and other key stakeholders;


### 1. welcomes the gender action plan iii (gap iii) , and in particular , the commitment of 85 % of the eu’s official development aid (oda) being allocated to programmes having gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective; calls for 20 % of oda in each country to be allocated to programmes having gender equality as one of its principal objectives; expects no oda spending to counter gender-equality achievements; emphasises the need for coordinated and coherent eu action and calls for close cooperation with other actors; ### 1. welcomes the gender action plan iii (gap iii) , and in particular , the commitment of 85 % of the eu’s official development aid (oda) being allocated to programmes having gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective; calls for 20 % of oda in each country to be allocated to programmes having gender equality as one of its principal objectives; expects that no oda will be spent on projects that could reverse or harm gender-equality achievements; emphasises the need for coordinated and coherent eu action and calls for close cooperation with all relevant actors and stakeholders;


### b. whereas violence is the most extreme form of gender inequality; ### b. whereas violence is the most extreme form of gender inequality; whereas violence is both a cause and a consequence of structural inequalities and lack of equal distribution of power; whereas combating violence requires an understanding of its causes and contributing factors; whereas women with intersecting identities and vulnerabilities face an increased risk of violence and harassment;


### c. whereas with regard to healthcare services and services relating to sexual and reproductive rights , access must be universal; ### c. whereas with regard to healthcare services and services relating to sexual and reproductive health and rights , access must be universal;


### d. whereas the pandemic is having a serious impact on women and girls , particularly in terms of access to education and healthcare , and is resulting in increasing gender violence and economic inequalities; ### d. whereas the pandemic is having a serious impact on women and girls and has exacerbated existing gender inequalities , particularly in terms of access to education , healthcare and work life balance , and is resulting in increasing gender violence and economic inequalities;


### d. whereas the pandemic is having a serious impact on women and girls , particularly in terms of access to education and healthcare , and is resulting in increasing gender violence and economic inequalities; ### d. whereas the pandemic is having a serious impact on women and girls , particularly in terms of access to education and healthcare , and is resulting in increasing gender based violence and social and economic inequalities;


### 2. calls for full implementation of gap iii in every aspect of eu external action; ### 2. calls for full implementation and priority of gap iii in every aspect of eu external action;


### 2. highlights that funding needs to be accessible for local and small civil society organisations that work most closely with girls and women in all their diversity; emphasises the key role of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and stresses that administrative and implementation barriers should be avoided , since they might hamper the involvement of the most relevant actors; recalls the urgent need for significant funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights; ### 2. underlines that funding needs to be accessible for local and small civil society organisations that work most closely with girls and women in all their diversity and different life situations; emphasises the key role of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and stresses that administrative and implementation barriers should be avoided , since that might impede the work of the most relevant actors; recalls the urgent need for significant funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights;


### 2. calls on the member states to use gap iii as a basis to enhance gender mainstreaming in their external action , to put its gender-transformative , rights-based , intersectional approach into practice , and to adopt a feminist foreign policy; ### 2. calls on the member states to use gap iii as a blueprint to enhance gender mainstreaming in their external action , to put its gender-transformative , human rights-based , intersectional approach into practice , and to adopt and implement a feminist foreign policy; stresses the need to put experiences of women and girls facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and marginalization at the heart of policy-making and to increase the involvement of women in needs assessments , planning , decision-making and implementation processes;


### 3. stresses the need for an annual assessment of gap results at every level and every stage , against targeted and measurable objectives; ### 3. stresses the need for an annual assessment of gap iii results at every level and every stage , against targeted and measurable objectives;


### 3. welcomes the increased level of support for gender-responsive budgeting , the creation of specific gender indicators and the collection of gender-disaggregated data; expects the commission to consult parliament on the monitoring system; ### 3. welcomes the increased level of support for gender-responsive budgeting , including via programmes to support public finance management; expects concrete steps towards supporting universal social protection systems , and recognising , reducing and redistributing unpaid care and domestic work;


### 3. calls on the commission and the eeas to counter any forms of discrimination based on gender , race , ethnicity , sexual orientation , gender identity , class , religion , disability or age , as part of eu external action; ### 3. calls on the commission and the eeas to counter any forms of discrimination based on gender , race , ethnicity , sexual orientation , gender identity , class , religion , disability or age , as part of eu external action; welcomes the intersectional perspective in gap iii;


### 4. calls for the systematic implementation of rigorous gender analysis , gender-disaggregated data collection , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments , as well as for mandatory training on gender equality; ### 4. calls for the systematic implementation of rigorous gender analysis , gender-disaggregated data collection , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments to inform the design of all eu and eu member states external financing , as well as their engagement in policy dialogues; encourages in line with gap iii the earmarking of resources to conduct sector-specific gender analyses where they are lacking; welcomes the specifications for mandatory training for all eu personnel at hq , in eu delegations , in member states embassies or deployed in csdp missions and operations , on gendere quality , including pre-deployment and pre-posting training; stresses the need to invest in knowledge , resources and in-house expertise on gender equality in eu delegations to be able to implement gap iii adequately;


### 5. calls for close ties to be established with organisational networks and ministries in partner countries and calls for an annual dialogue regarding gap iii implementation , encompassing stakeholders and , in particular , civil society; ### 5. calls for local civil society organisations , especially organisations that work to defend the rights of women and girls , lgbtiq+ people and other vulnerable communities , and ministries in partner countries to be included in the development of implementation plans as well as in implementing and monitoring gap iii in each country; calls for an annual dialogue regarding gap iii implementation , encompassing stakeholders and , in particular , civil society;


### 5. highlights the need to tackle the shrinking space for civil society and to closely consult with organisations fighting , in particular , for the rights of women , girls and marginalised groups; ### 5. highlights the need to tackle the shrinking space for civil society , to strengthen the capacity-building of wcsos and to closely consult with organisations fighting , in particular , for the rights of women , girls and marginalised groups , and with women’s rights defenders; welcomes the focus on women’s participation in civic life in the gap iii; highlights the worrying development that highly organised and well-funded movements and organisations , such as ordo iuris , work to weaken women’s rights , lgbtqi* rights and civil society participation to undermine the rule of law and reinforce or increase their power; strongly encourages the commission and eu member states to earmark firm commitments for financing women’s rights organizations and feminist movements as key drivers of transformational and sustainable change towards gender equality;


### 6. calls for funding for local women’s organisations to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society; ### 6. calls for funding for local civil society organisations , especially those working to defend the rights of women and girls , lgbtiq+ people and other vulnerable communities , to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society; recalls the urgent need for significant funding to support , protect and further enhance universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr);


### 6. calls for funding for local women’s organisations to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society; ### 6. calls for multi-year , flexible funding for civil society organisations , in particular those working on women’s , girls’ and lgbtqi+ rights , to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society;


### 6. welcomes the integration of the women , peace and security framework in gap iii; insists on the inclusion of women and marginalised groups in conflict resolution and peace negotiations , across all tracks; ### 6. welcomes the integration of the women , peace and security framework in gap iii; insists on the meaningful inclusion and more balanced representation of women and marginalised groups from the grassroots level in conflict prevention , mediation , conflict resolution , political processes and peace negotiations , across all tracks;


### 7. welcomes the introduction of country-level implementation plans; calls on the commission and the eeas to take full ownership of gender-sensitive country reporting and gender mainstreaming; ### 7. welcomes the introduction of country-level implementation plans (clips) and the improvement of the reporting process for eu delegations; calls on the commission and the eeas to take full ownership of gender-sensitive country reporting and gender mainstreaming at all program and policy levels , including by using gender analysis to inform the planned clips and by requiring delegations to set clear indicators and targets within clips;


### 8. welcomes the fact that 85% of all new external actions will be required to incorporate gender as a significant or principal objective; stresses that the objectives set should also be quantified in terms of dedicated funding and not just a percentage of the overall programmes; ### 8. welcomes the fact that 85% of all new external actions will be required to incorporate gender as a significant or principal objective; stresses that the objectives set should also be quantified in terms of dedicated funding and not just a percentage of the overall programmes; calls for 20 % of official development aid (oda) in each country to be allocated to programmes having gender equality as one of its principal objectives; expects that no oda will be spent on projects that could reverse or harm gender equality achievements;


### 8. expects specific and measurable baselines and targets to be added to the joint staff working document on the objectives and indicators to frame the implementation of the gap iii (swd(2020)0284) , as well as road maps and timelines for all objectives , and sanctions in case of non-fulfilment. ### 8. expects specific and measurable baselines , indicators , actions and targets to be added to the joint staff working document on the objectives and indicators to frame the implementation of the gap iii (swd(2020)0284) , as well as road maps and timelines for all objectives , and sanctions in case of non-fulfilment; calls for all gap iii indicators to be disaggregated.


### eliminating all forms of gender violence ### eliminating all forms of gender based violence


### 9. calls for action to combat femicide and all types of violence against women to be stepped up; ### 9. calls for action to combat femicide and all types of violence against women and girls to be stepped up , with special attention to conflict and emergency situations where women and girls are amongst the most vulnerable;


### 9. calls for action to combat femicide and all types of violence against women to be stepped up; ### 9. calls for enhanced action to combat femicide and all types of gender based violence;


### 10. stresses that child marriages make girls vulnerable to violence and abuse; points out that at least three million girls are at risk of genital mutilation every year; calls for integrated action to prevent female genital mutilation and forced marriages; ### 10. stresses that early , forced and child marriages make girls vulnerable to violence and abuse; points out that at least three million girls are at risk of genital mutilation every year; calls for integrated action to prevent female genital mutilation and forced marriages;