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

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
Technical product manager, CC Learning, UAB (CustomsClear), Lithuania
Published 28 Jul 2024
The latest AI-related regulatory developments in the EU and implications for customs
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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.

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