AI REGULATIONS AND POLICIES IN CROATIA

Croatia is actively advancing its national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy to harness the potential of AI for economic growth and societal benefits. This strategic approach is spearheaded by a collaborative effort among academia, industry, civil society, and the public sector, aiming to establish a robust framework for AI development and deployment from 2021 to 2025.

The Croatian Government has appointed a working group of experts to draft The National Plan for the Development of Artificial Intelligence. This comprehensive plan outlines policy measures and actionable steps to foster AI innovation while ensuring ethical standards and societal well-being. The finalized strategy was expected to be completed in 2021 which got further delayed due to the pandemic. The final version  of the National AI strategy of Croatia is yet to come.  

However, under the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the integration of AI in addressing environmental issues has gained significant attention. A notable initiative is the collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), which involved a workshop hosted by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Zagreb. This workshop highlighted the role of space technologies and AI in advancing the EU’s Green Plan and digital economy. Earth Observation data, enhanced by AI and big data analytics, are pivotal for environmental monitoring and achieving sustainable development goals.