The European Commission is being urged to establish new AI liability rules after withdrawing from an existing proposal. Civil society and consumer groups, including BEUC and Article 19, emphasize the need for legal frameworks to ensure fair compensation for individuals harmed by AI systems. The Commission plans to scrap the AI Liability Directive due to a lack of agreement, which was intended to provide consumers with a unified means of redress. The letter highlights the risk of fragmentation across EU member states regarding consumer protection and calls for a discussion on the matter. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)