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Euractiv
24-07-2025
- Business
- Euractiv
Parliament study pushes to bring AI liability law back from the dead
The Commission should revive and even beef up a proposed law on AI liability that the EU's executive put on the chopping block earlier this year, urges a Parliament study published today. The legislative proposal lays down rules on who would have to pay up if an AI system harms someone – and also make AI providers responsible for proving their systems complied with liability rules, instead of putting the burden of proof on people who suffered harm to prove that an AI system had failed. But all that became moot in February when the Commission announced it would withdraw the proposal, causing consternation among MEPs working on their negotiating position for the file. Council and big tech lobbies, on the other hand, welcomed the Commission bid to can the law as part of an ongoing regulatory simplification drive. But that's the wrong way to think about it, per the study commissioned by Parliament and penned by Andrea Bertolini, a law professor at the University of Pisa. Without an EU law, member countries will just make their own rules – as Germany is a doing for automated driving and Italy is contemplating – the study warns. This would then lead to overregulation by fragmentation, is the concern. 'Ultimately, the only way to avoid excessive regulatory burdens is to adopt efficient legal norms,' Bertolini argues. The study suggests both reviving the AI Liability proposal but also revising it to clarify its scope and rules. It also advocates for opting for a Regulation (rather than the proposed Directive) – so it would be directly applicable in the whole EU – to 'deliver the highest degree of harmonization, efficiency, and user protection'. A prior study, released by Parliament last year, had also recommended the AI Liability law should be a Regulation too. Sergey Lagodinsky, Green shadow rapporteur on the file, said the latest study confirms the legal affairs committee's call for a harmonised European framework. Tiemo Wölken – a substitute member of the committee who is currently suing the Commission over the file's withdrawal – said the analysis offers a 'stark warning' against leaving AI liability unregulated. 'Simply withdrawing the AI Liability Directive, as the Commission intends, is clearly not a viable option,' he also told Euractiv. The Commission has been contacted for comment (nl)
Miami Herald
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Maserati Delivers Multi-Million Dollar 1-of-62 MCXtrema to owner at Monza Circuit
Maserati's MCXtrema, its track-only variant of the Maserati MC20, is a sight to behold both in photos and in person. With extensive use of carbon fiber, cutting-edge aerodynamics, and a twin-turbocharged Nettuno V6 engine, the 2,756 lb MCXtrema boasts 730 hp sent through a 6-speed sequential manual transmission paired with a mechanical limited slip differential. And yes, it does have air conditioning. Of course, such a special affair must be a limited edition, which is why the MCXtrema is limited to only 62 units, reserved for some of Maserati's most loyal customers. One such lucky owner took delivery of his track beast at none other than the "Italian Temple of Speed," the Monza Circuit. The car was customized to the owner's taste, with a reported "Tech Beast" being the overall theme. The body is finished in a gloss-on-matte-effect blue up front and white at the rear, with a Trident on the hood and the number 44 on the door and rear fin. The interior sports a dark blue color with options like the passenger seat kit, rearview camera, and extra fan kit. "MCXtrema is the ultimate expression of Maserati's DNA: a perfect mix of racing tradition, passion, and relentless innovation. To see this extraordinary car brought to life for a customer is a source of pride for the entire brand," said Maria Conti, Head of Maserati Corse. In addition to receiving the MCXtrema directly from Maserati's Chief Test Driver and multiple world champion racer Andrea Bertolini, the lucky owner also took part in what Maserati calls the "MCXperience." According to the automaker, this gives the owner the privilege of learning about what their car can do on track from professional drivers and Maserati Corse techs. Of course, it wouldn't be right to take such a car on track without the proper gear, so Maserati offered the owner a Sparco Racing Kit with a Maserati-branded racing suit, shoes, a helmet, and gloves. Maserati has been on a roll with their models lately, and the MCXtrema is one hell of a deal. I was privileged enough to see its unveiling in person at Monterey Car Week, and it's not something I'm likely to forget. It's also a really lovely gesture when automakers like Maserati arrange such special delivery events for their customers, although when you pay somewhere in the millions for a car like this, it's to be expected. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
