Observed Signal · Mar 20, 2024 · Policy Update · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Austrian Government Launches New AI Advisory Board
The Austrian federal government has formed a new AI advisory board to support companies, organizations, and individuals on artificial intelligence matters. The board is chaired by Horst Bischof, rector of Graz University of Technology, with Jeanette Gorzala of AI Austria as deputy. In an interview, Bischof and Gorzala say initial priorities include the implementation of the EU AI Act in Austria and updating the national AI strategy. They discuss open-source exemptions under the AI Act, the risk of an AI oligopoly, and the need for national GPU infrastructure and transparency on energy consumption. Bischof opposes bans on AI replacing jobs, arguing that new roles are emerging. Gorzala notes the European Commission is examining the Microsoft–OpenAI partnership from a competition perspective.
Austria forms an AI advisory board to shape AI Act implementation and national AI strategy; relevant to AI governance but limited in scope.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Austria's federal government established an 11-member AI advisory board, chaired by TU Graz rector Horst Bischof.
- The board will advise federal government members and media regulator RTR on AI-related technical, ethical, and societal questions.
- Initial 2024 priorities are implementing the EU AI Act in Austria and updating the national AI strategy.
- The European Commission has announced a competition-law review of the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership.
- Magic.dev has raised $145 million from investors, mostly intended for purchasing Nvidia GPUs.
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