Open Letter Regulation and AI: Why Clear Rules Are Essential for AI Training

At 8vance, we are constantly improving our AI models to offer the best match between talents and organizations. We do this by training our models on vast amounts of anonymized data. Although we ensure that the data is fully untraceable, there remains significant uncertainty in Europe about what is and isn’t allowed under the GDPR.

This uncertainty stems primarily from inconsistent regulatory applications, particularly regarding scraping data for AI training. In theory, data collection based on legitimate interest is allowed, as long as the data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to individuals. Obtaining explicit consent for such processes is often impossible. Once data is processed into a model, it cannot be removed, making the withdrawal of consent impractical.

To address these issues, 8vance has co-signed an open letter calling for clear, harmonized regulations around AI. This letter was also signed by major tech leaders such as Daniel Ek (Spotify), Christian Klein (SAP), Börje Ekholm (Ericsson), and many others. Together, we emphasize the importance of a stable, transparent legal framework, so AI innovation in Europe is not further hindered.

At 8vance, we continuously explain our best practices: we strictly anonymize our data, use only non-identifiable data, and follow a responsible and transparent process. Nonetheless, the fear of inconsistent enforcement remains a concern, hindering the development and application of AI across Europe. Therefore, it is crucial to establish clear and harmonized rules soon, so that AI innovation can continue to thrive in Europe.