AI Legislative Guide |
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Austria |
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(Europe)
Firm
CERHA HEMPEL Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Contributors
Mark Krenn |
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| Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)? | Yes. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | The Austrian Investment Control Act potentially affects AI investments by scrutinizing foreign investments in AI technology for national security and public order alignment, increasing compliance requirements and approval timelines in Austria. The AI Service Center of KommAustria provides public support and advice on regulatory frameworks for AI development and deployment, technical documentation standards for AI systems, knowledge sharing about AI and its market applications, impacts on cybersecurity, and coordination for AI in high-risk areas. Yet, no domestic regulations on the development of AI exist. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | Approvals for foreign investments in AI technology are under the jurisdiction of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs. KommAustria acts as a service center, offering advice on the general regulatory frameworks for AI development and deployment. However, there is no specific agency dedicated solely to regulating AI in Austria. |
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The Austrian Investment Control Act potentially affects AI investments by scrutinizing foreign investments in AI technology for national security and public order alignment, increasing compliance requirements and approval timelines in Austria. The AI Service Center of KommAustria provides public support and advice on regulatory frameworks for AI development and deployment, technical documentation standards for AI systems, knowledge sharing about AI and its market applications, impacts on cybersecurity, and coordination for AI in high-risk areas. Yet, no domestic regulations on the development of AI exist.
Approvals for foreign investments in AI technology are under the jurisdiction of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs. KommAustria acts as a service center, offering advice on the general regulatory frameworks for AI development and deployment. However, there is no specific agency dedicated solely to regulating AI in Austria.