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The latest AI-related regulatory developments in the EU and implications for customs

Dr Ramūnas Šablinskas Technical product manager, CC Learning, UAB (CustomsClear)

Customs Compliance & Risk Management (CCRM) Journal, Issue 27, June / July 2024

July 28, 2024

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The latest AI-related regulatory developments in the EU and implications for customs

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Topic: IT systems, databases

Developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) are the latest buzzword. However, the majority of people do not understand the technology behind it as well as its potential implications for our lives and, more specifically, the field of customs and border management. In this article, we will give a short overview of the operational principles of AI tools and will provide insights into EU regulatory attempts to tame this disruptor of multiple areas of the world as we know and understand it.

Market: EU - European Union
Copyright of the journal: CC Learning, UAB

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