Nathália Criscito: Rethinking Financial Sanctions in EU AI Legislation: A Proposal for Ethical Development and ...
Wed 13 May
|Faculty of Law, U. NOVA de Lisboa
Rethinking Financial Sanctions in EU AI Legislation: A Proposal for Ethical Development and Fundamental Rights Protection
Time & Location
13 May 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 WEST
Faculty of Law, U. NOVA de Lisboa, Campus de Campolide 18, 1099-032 Lisboa, Portugal
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Nathália Criscito
Rethinking Financial Sanctions in EU AI Legislation: A Proposal for Ethical Development and Fundamental Rights Protection
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Hybrid format on May 13, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the Faculty of Law of NOVA University Lisbon, in the Scientific Council Room.
Abstract
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has outpaced the evolution of regulatory frameworks in the European Union, raising critical questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement mechanisms in safeguarding fundamental rights without hindering innovation. This research focuses on analysing the effectiveness of enforcement, specifically regarding the application of financial sanctions proposed by the existing EU governance model in the context of AI legislation. Financial sanctions have traditionally been seen as tools to ensure compliance, penalise unethical AI practices, and compensate for damages. However, particularly when addressing collective rights, the dynamic and fast-evolving digital landscape often leaves…