Digital Economy and AI: Development and Regulatory Framework

Ms. Maja Vitaljić, Acting Director General of the Directorate for Digital Economy, and Mr. Renato Cobal, Head of the Service for Infrastructure of Digital Innovations in the Economy, presented the key activities and priorities of the Digital Economy Directorate, as well as the latest legislative initiatives related to the application of artificial intelligence. Particular emphasis was placed on the draft National Plan for the Development of Artificial Intelligence until 2032, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), and the Digital Omnibus.

During the presentation, participants were introduced in more detail to the four specific objectives of the National AI Development Plan until 2032: developing human capacities for the use of artificial intelligence, strengthening infrastructure and data availability, ensuring the ethical and lawful use of technology, and fostering innovation and economic growth. Priority areas for the Plan’s implementation were also highlighted.

This was followed by a constructive and dynamic discussion during which participants exchanged experiences and examples of best practices relevant to the further development of the legislative framework for artificial intelligence. Ministry representatives welcomed the proposals put forward by AmCham members and emphasized the importance of continuous cooperation with the business community in the field of digital policy.

AmCham will continue to actively monitor topics related to the development and application of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the transposition of the EU AI Act and its impact on the business community in Croatia.