Criticism of Slow AI Regulation Processes

The focus of criticism isn’t necessarily the laws themselves, like the AI Act or GDPR, but rather the slow and complex regulatory processes involved. While the AI Act addresses general-purpose AI products, GDPR impacts the training of AI models with data, such as ensuring German-language models are trained on local data. The issue, according to Renz, lies in slow processes and a lack of innovation-friendly regulation. A more solutions-oriented approach from data protection authorities would help, as clarity on what’s allowed is essential for companies looking to bring their products to market.