France, Germany, and Italy have reached a consensus on the future regulation of artificial intelligence, as outlined in a joint paper. This agreement is expected to expedite European discussions concerning the AI Act proposed by the European Parliament in June. All three nations advocate for "binding voluntary commitments" from AI providers, both large and small, within the EU, in contrast to the previous proposal that only targeted major AI providers.

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They argue that this approach would preserve trust in smaller providers' security and maintain customer engagement. While initial violations of the code of conduct will not incur sanctions, a mechanism for sanctions may be introduced if violations persist over time, to be overseen by a European authority.

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Germany's Economy Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Affairs, emphasizes the need for laws to govern the application of AI rather than AI itself. This topic will be a focal point of discussions at the German government's digital summit in Thuringia and during meetings between the German and Italian governments in Berlin.

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