A group of leading companies in Denmark, led by Netcompany, has launched a unified framework designed to guide organizations on how to use artificial intelligence systems in an organized and effective manner. This framework aligns with the European Union’s new artificial intelligence regulations, establishing standardized criteria to help companies comply with legislation. It has received widespread support from major companies across various fields, such as the banking and insurance sectors, alongside backing from Microsoft.
Framework goals and components
The new framework, announced on Wednesday, includes a white paper titled “Responsible Use of AI Assistants in the Public and Private Sectors.” This paper provides practical guidance for companies on how to support their employees in utilizing artificial intelligence within an organized work environment. The framework aims to achieve the following goals:
• Enhancing security and trust: providing safe and reliable services to consumers.
• Applying regulations: complying with European Union laws such as the Artificial Intelligence Act and the General Data Protection Regulation.
• Reducing risks and bias: offering guidelines to minimize risks and reduce bias in artificial intelligence applications.
• Expanding the scope of use: supporting organizations in adopting artificial intelligence more broadly.
• Protecting data: ensuring data is stored securely.
• Developing human resources: training employees to use artificial intelligence technologies.
The framework also includes support from Danish government agencies, such as the Agency for Digitisation, the Central Business Register, and the Danish Pension Authority.
Statement from Netcompany’s CEO
André Rogaczewski, CEO of Netcompany, explained that this framework primarily targets companies operating in heavily regulated sectors, such as the financial sector. He added that the foundational principles of the framework revolve around a key question: How can we expand the use of responsible artificial intelligence?
The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act
The new Artificial Intelligence Act passed by the European Union is a pivotal step in regulating this technology. The law relies on a risk-based classification, dividing applications into different levels according to their risk. This legislation is the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence law, aiming to provide legal clarity for companies across the European Union.
Although the law entered into force in August, its full implementation will take time, with most of its provisions becoming effective by 2026. This includes rules governing general-purpose artificial intelligence systems, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Microsoft’s support and its importance
Microsoft’s role in this framework is essential, with Rogaczewski noting that the company provides global technologies powered by generative artificial intelligence. Microsoft’s support in this context highlights the importance of international cooperation to achieve responsible digital transformation.
Microsoft supports OpenAI technologies like ChatGPT and offers its solutions through the Azure cloud computing platform. These efforts confirm that developing reliable artificial intelligence technologies requires public-private collaboration.
A model to follow
The Danish framework is not only a local step, but a model that other countries and companies can benefit from to implement artificial intelligence regulations effectively. It underscores the importance of public-private cooperation to achieve a unified regulatory environment that supports innovation and responsibility.
