THESIS WORK RESEARCH OUTLINE

Name: George polo

Working title (≠ topic): Effectiveness of the European proposal on AI, what actions can be
taken by business leaders

Research question (1 question, may be detailed): How effective are the AI regulation on
EU companies? And could it be final regulation?

Table of contents (2-3 sentences for each section):

1. Introduction

With the technological revolution and rapid development in all areas of life,
artificial intelligence has become a field of strategic importance with the potential
to be a major driver of economic development. Artificial intelligence has both
good and bad effects on the labour market, especially with regard to employment
and unemployment. At the same time, it has a digital gap between people,
especially employees and employers, and challenges in absorbing the advantages
and disadvantages of artificial intelligence in the workplace, through which on 21
April 2021 the European Union presents a proposal for a regulation to govern
artificial intelligence. In this thesis, we will study the importance and the
evaluation of this legislation on companies throw observations, we will offer some
recommendations for appropriate actions for business leaders.

2. General overview

2.1 History of artificial intelligence systems

2.2 Problems and challenges of artificial intelligence

2.3 AI governance from the European Union

3. Analysis of the EU regulation on artificial intelligence systems from legal aspects

3.1 Scope and definitions

3.2 Prohibited AI practices

3.3 Codes of conduct

3.4 Final provisions

 4. Practical Analysis: A Recommendation to Business Leaders

4.1 Cases on the Risks

4.2 Evaluating effectiveness HAMPERRA criteria

4.3 Consider action for the business leader

5. Conclusion

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ANNEX Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF

THE COUNCIL LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE
COUNCIL LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT) AND AMENDING CERTAIN UNION
LEGISLATIVE ACTS