Source: Regione Emilia-Romagna

The article by Professor Gianluca Gardini examines the preparatory use of AI in public administration as a means to limit regulatory excesses. It differentiates between AI-generated decision proposals and final decisions made by human officials, emphasizing the principle of complementarity where AI supports but does not replace human judgment.

The discussion includes the EU AI Act and GDPR, highlighting the need for transparency, accountability, and procedural safeguards. The SAVIA project is presented as a regulatory sandbox that uses AI to improve legislative drafting and transparency in the Emilia-Romagna region. The article advocates for gradual and experimental AI adoption in the public sector, addressing risks such as shadow AI and emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with legality and citizen rights.