MedTech Europe response to the open public consultation on the Proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Act (COM/2021/206)
MedTech Europe response to the open public consultation on the Proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Act (COM/2021/206)
MedTech Europe is a professional association that represents medical device companies in Europe. MedTech Europe’s response to the public consultation on the AI Proposal (COM/2021/206) is an official statement from the association on the AI Proposal drafted by the European Commission.
The AI Proposal aims to regulate the use of AI in the European Union in a responsible and ethical manner, ensuring that the fundamental rights of European citizens are respected. MedTech Europe’s response to the public consultation on the AI Proposal outlines the association’s views on this proposal and the use of AI in the medical device industry in Europe.
In its response, MedTech Europe supports the AI Proposal and calls for a harmonized approach to AI across the European Union. The association highlights existing differences between the AI Proposal and existing regulations such as the GDPR (Text 5: GDPR) or the Regulations (MDR/IVDR) and recommends the creation of effective control and regulatory mechanisms for AI to ensure that the technology is used responsibly and in compliance with laws and regulations. Additionally, MedTech Europe calls for increased cooperation among stakeholders to support the responsible and ethical development of AI.
Author: MedTech Europe
Date: 2021