José Tribolet, a professor at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), warned that adequate legal instruments for the digital space still do not exist. This statement comes in the context of the debate on the regulation of artificial intelligence and new digital technologies.
The professor argued that regulating only artificial intelligence manufacturers is not sufficient. In his view, it is essential to oversee the entire technological ecosystem, that is, all the actors involved in the development and use of these technologies.
Tribolet emphasized the need to assign responsibilities clearly to all digital sector agents. This approach aims to ensure that there is control and accountability at every stage of the technology lifecycle.
The debate on technological regulation arises at a time when the European Union and other international bodies are developing legislative frameworks for artificial intelligence, seeking to balance innovation with user protection and digital security.
