Representatives of the EU member states voted in favour of a proposal in Brussels on Friday which should soon make artificial intelligence (AI) subject to stricter rules. “Today is a good day for innovation and fundamental rights in Europe,” said German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann. The way is now clear for a secure legal framework that promotes innovation and addresses risks appropriately, Buschmann said. Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU countries reached an agreement on the regulation of AI in December after marathon negotiations. The unanimous approval of the states given…