Only days after the Greek Parliament passed the law for the implementation of the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), a new chapter in the country's digital policy has begun. This institutional framework focuses on creating the necessary conditions for the safe and organized utilization of AI across both public and private sectors.
From State Digitization to AI Integration
Following a period dedicated to digital transformation and the reduction of bureaucracy, the strategic focus is shifting toward leveraging AI to boost productivity, innovation, and competitiveness. The new law does not introduce unique European rules but rather establishes the national mechanism through which the EU Regulation will be enforced, including supervisory authorities and sanction frameworks.
A core principle of the framework is the risk-based approach. Obligations are tiered based on the potential risk an AI application poses to health, safety, or fundamental rights. For instance, informational chatbots face different requirements than high-risk systems used in critical sectors like healthcare or personnel evaluation, which demand stricter controls and human oversight.
Infrastructure and Governance
The implementation is supported by the development of key technological infrastructure:
- "DAEDALUS" Supercomputer: Designed to provide high-performance computing resources to universities, public bodies, and private enterprises.
- "Pharos" AI Factory: Aimed at providing startups and SMEs with access to advanced tools and expertise to foster innovation.
The coordination of this strategy falls under the Special Secretariat for Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance within the Ministry of Digital Governance. Minister Dimitris Papastergiou noted that the goal is to position Greece as a technological hub for Southeastern Europe, emphasizing that technology gains meaning when it translates into social benefit and sustainable development.
