Artificial Intelligence law at Luxembourg
Luxembourg is actively shaping its artificial intelligence (AI) landscape through a combination of national strategies, legislative initiatives, and sector-specific regulations. Here's an overview of the key developments:
🇱🇺 National AI Strategy
In 2019, Luxembourg launched its national AI strategy, titled Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Vision for Luxembourg. This vision emphasizes the development of a human-centric AI ecosystem, focusing on ethical considerations, data sovereignty, and public sector innovation. The strategy is part of the broader Digital Luxembourg initiative, aiming to position the country as a leader in digital transformation .(AI Watch)
⚖️ Draft Law Implementing the EU AI Act
On December 23, 2024, Luxembourg introduced Draft Law No. 8476 to implement Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, known as the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. This draft law outlines the organizational and procedural aspects of the AI Regulation, including the designation of national authorities responsible for its application and monitoring. The law aims to ensure the safe and ethical development and use of AI within the European Union .(bsp.lu, DPA)
🏦 AI in the Financial Sector
The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg's financial regulator, has signed a strategic agreement with Clarence, Luxembourg’s sovereign air-gapped cloud provider. This collaboration aims to integrate AI into critical financial processes while ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with regulatory requirements .(cssf.lu, LuxTimes)
Additionally, the CSSF has launched a survey to assess the usage of AI among financial institutions, focusing on areas such as risk analysis, fraud detection, and customer insights .(cssf.lu)
🏛️ Parliamentary AI Ethics Code
In 2024, the Luxembourgish parliament adopted a Code of Ethics for AI usage, emphasizing that AI should serve as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human decision-making. The code mandates risk analyses before deploying AI systems and aims to enhance transparency and alleviate public concerns about AI applications .(RTL Today)
🧭 AI Governance and Oversight
Under the proposed Draft Law No. 8476, several national authorities are designated to oversee AI governance:(bsp.lu)
National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD): Responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws in AI systems.(LinkedIn)
Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS): Tasked with establishing technical standards and ensuring the conformity of AI systems .
These bodies are expected to operate independently and impartially, in line with EU regulations .(bsp.lu)
Luxembourg's approach to AI regulation reflects a commitment to ethical development, data sovereignty, and sector-specific oversight, aligning with broader EU initiatives while addressing national priorities.
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