EU justice commissioner Michael McGrath said Europe is “satisfied for now” with its artificial intelligence regulation, while stressing that enforcement at EU and national levels remains ahead. He spoke to reporters at the Irish Government’s AI summit in Dublin on Wednesday, weeks after widely publicised incidents in which “rogue AI agents” broke into servers and accessed private data on an Australian government website. McGrath said regulators are implementing the rules and that authorities must keep humans in control as the technology advances rapidly.

McGrath, the European Commissioner for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection, said the EU is seeking to balance AI’s potential with guardrails that maintain trust. He described the situation as one in which everyone is still “feeling their way through,” and warned against technology outpacing the ability to control and regulate it. He said the EU has an appropriate regulatory system in place, but enforcement must follow at both EU and national levels.

McGrath called for greater global coordination, saying AI crosses international borders and the EU cannot address the issue alone. He said the United Nations has done good work and that the EU is open to further discussions with like-minded partners, including Canada and the UK. He added that EU authorities cannot enforce laws outside the bloc’s jurisdiction, but said the necessary tools and powers are in place within the EU at both levels.

EU justice commissioner Michael McGrath said Europe is “satisfied for now” with its artificial intelligence regulation, while stressing that enforcement at EU and national levels remains ahead. He spoke to reporters at the Irish Government’s AI summit in Dublin on Wednesday, weeks after widely publicised incidents in which “rogue AI agents” broke into servers and accessed private data on an Australian government website. McGrath said regulators are implementing the rules and that authorities must keep humans in control as the technology advances rapidly.

McGrath, the European Commissioner for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection, said the EU is seeking to balance AI’s potential with guardrails that maintain trust. He described the situation as one in which everyone is still “feeling their way through,” and warned against technology outpacing the ability to control and regulate it. He said the EU has an appropriate regulatory system in place, but enforcement must follow at both EU and national levels.

McGrath called for greater global coordination, saying AI crosses international borders and the EU cannot address the issue alone. He said the United Nations has done good work and that the EU is open to further discussions with like-minded partners, including Canada and the UK. He added that EU authorities cannot enforce laws outside the bloc’s jurisdiction, but said the necessary tools and powers are in place within the EU at both levels.