The text has been drafted by a Committee of experts to assist the government in the development of a national legislation and policy on artificial intelligence.
A few days after the publication of the EU AI Act, the final document of the Italian Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2024-2026 is available online.
The text was drafted by a Committee of experts to support the government in defining national legislation and strategies related to this technology. The Committee, made up of fourteen members with proven expertise, has worked intensively to analyse the impact of artificial intelligence and develop a strategic plan with the aim of guiding the development of AI in a responsible and inclusive manner. Coordinated by Gianluigi Greco, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Calabria and President of AIxIA, the Committee includes prominent figures such as Viviana Acquaviva, Paolo Benanti, Guido Boella, Marco Camisani Calzolari, Virginio Cantoni, Maria Chiara Carrozza, Rita Cucchiara, Agostino La Bella, Silvestro Micera, Giuliano Noci, Edoardo Carlo Raffiotta, Ranieri Razzante and Antonio Teti.
The Italian Artificial Intelligence Strategy is an important step for Italy, which aims to play a leading role in the field of AI and technological change. This is also thanks to the important position it holds during its presidency of the G7.
The document reflects the government's commitment to creating an environment in which AI can develop in a safe, ethical and inclusive manner, maximising benefits and minimising potential adverse effects. It reviews the global context and Italy's positioning and defines strategic actions grouped in four macro areas: Research, Public Administration, Enterprise and Training. These areas are linked by a number of important and transversal specific actions. The strategy also includes a monitoring system and a regulatory analysis defining the framework in which it will be implemented.
The Committee was supported by a Technical Secretariat set up at the Agenzia per l'Italia Digitale (AgID), which assisted the Committee in organising activities and drafting documents.
"I would like to thank all the experts on the Committee for their contribution to the drafting of the Italian Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2024-2026, a text that supports the government's work in defining national legislation and policies on AI and that demonstrates our determination to manage the development of this technology in an effective and safe manner," said Alessio Butti, Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
“The regulation and development of AI is essential for a secure and prosperous future. Italian universities and research, ranked seventh in the world, demonstrate our capacity for innovation and extensive expertise, together with our highly competitive companies on the global market. All this provides fertile ground for the development of AI in Italy," remarked Mario Nobile, Director General of AgID.
"The strategy drafted by the Committee frames artificial intelligence as a concrete driver of development for our country, enhancing our peculiarities and promoting the development and adoption of transparent and reliable solutions, in line with our values," said Committee Coordinator Prof. Gianluigi Greco.