These advanced AIs are capable of autonomously planning and executing actions without human intervention. Gartner predicts that by 2028, at least 15% of dailly decisisons will be made by AI systems. This development represents a revolution across various sectors, including healthcare.
2.The long-awaited National Digitalization Strategy (NDS) published
In February, the Dutch government released the National Digitalization Strategy (NDS). This document serves as a guideline for the digital transition within the government and emphasizes the importance of intergovernmental collaboration.
The strategy focuses on key areas such as: ✔ Enhanced data exchange between government services ✔ Increased cybersecurity within digital infrastructures ✔ Encouraging AI and automation in public services
3. The European AI Act comes into effect
The first provisions of the European AI Act came into effect in February 2025. This legislation imposes strict requirements on the development and use of AI systems within the European Union. The AI Act categorizes AI systems based on different risk levels:
🟢 Minimal Risk: AI-driven spam filters 🟡 Limited Risk: AI-powered chatbots 🔴 High Risk: AI systems impacting fundamental rights, such as facial recognition
Organizations developing or utilizing AI systems must comply with these new regulations.
Digiflyer 2025
Additionally, on January 23, 2025, the Digiflyer 2025 was published by the Kenniscentrum Europa Decentraal, providing a comprehensive overview of European digital laws and regulations relevant to local governments. This publication serves as a valuable guide to staying informed about significant legislative developments in digitalization.
4. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) takes effect
A significant milestone in digital regulation is the DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), which came into effect on January 17, 2025. This European regulation sets uniform requirements for the digital resilience of companies and organizations in the financial sector. It also applies to third parties providing ICT services to financial institutions, such as cloud providers and data analytics firms.
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