Luciano Floridi, a renowned philosopher andexpert in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), presents athought-provoking analysis of the European Legislation on AI in a recently published paper. The article offers a comprehensive examination of the philosophical approach underlying the legislation. Floridi highlights the significance of the European Commission's commitment to developing a legal framework for AI, starting from the publication of the Ethics Guidelines forTrustworthy AI and the Policy and Investment Recommendations for Trustworthy AI by the High-Level Expert Group on AI (HLEGAI). The paper sheds light on the challenges faced during this process, including the translation of guidelines into a legal framework. Furthermore, Floridi discusses the White Paper on AI, published by the European Commission, which outlines a risk-based approach and policies to promote the adoption of AI technology. The analysis also acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the timeline of AI legislation. This article serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts, offering insights into the philosophical foundations and progressof European legislation on AI.

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