According to a March 12 Reuters report.Government of SpainLocal time Tuesday passed abill, requiring companies to use the AI The generated content must be explicitlyMark exactly what you want, otherwisewill face the highest EUR 35 million (note: currently about RMB 276 million) or worldwideA fine of 7% in annual turnover. This is aimed at curbing the phenomenon of "deep fakes" and preventing the risk of AI misuse.
Minister for Digital Transformation Oscar Lopez said the bill draws on the relevant provisions of the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), which imposes a high level of risk on AI systems that are considered to beStrict transparency requirements. He noted, "AI is a powerful tool that can either improve lives or be used to spread disinformation."
SpainBecome one of the first countries to implement EU AI regulatory rules. In contrast, the U.S. regulatory system, which relies heavily on voluntary compliance by companies and decentralized regulations by states, is not considered comprehensive enough.
Lopez warned thatAnyone can.Victims of "deep forgery" attacks. Such techniques can utilize AI algorithmsGenerate or tamper with video, photos or audio, and made to appear real, could be used to mislead the public or commit fraud.
The bill also prohibits other abuses in AI, such asUse of "subliminal techniques" to manipulate vulnerable people.
Specifically, AI chatbots such asEncouraging gamblers to place betsor smart toysInducing children to participate in dangerous challenges.. In addition, businesses may notUsing AI to Classify Individuals by Biometric DataorScoring based on behavioral and personal characteristicsto decide whether to provide benefits or assess the risk of offending.
However, for national security reasons, government agencies can still conduct real-time biometric surveillance in public places.
