Greece proposes constitutional safeguards on artificial intelligence
Greece proposes constitutional safeguards on artificial intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-05-07 07:17:00
Source Domain: apnews.com
- Greece is preparing significant constitutional changes that mandate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to serve human society, emphasizing individual freedom and social well-being.
- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis introduced the proposed amendments, stressing their necessity in protecting future generations amidst global AI-related concerns.
- The proposed revisions not only address AI but also incorporate other changes such as expanding postal voting, increasing mandatory schooling from nine to 11 years, and banning retroactive taxation.
- The lengthy revision process requires approval by two successive parliaments and typically calls for some support from multiple political parties.
- Greece has embraced AI and modern technology extensively since its recovery from a financial crisis, modernizing services from border surveillance to tax administration.
- The government has shown interest in regulating AI’s impact, such as recent plans to ban social media for children under 16 to encourage EU-wide rules.
- Constitutional experts assert that legally binding AI to serve democracy is critical due to the power and data control of major private tech platforms.
- Government officials highlight that AI governance should be a long-term focus to ensure its use aligns with human rights and daily life protection.
