While we’re a few months away from a plenary vote on the EU AI Act, the European Commission’s European AI Office has begun work. The AI Office, which began work on February 21, will serve as the central hub for AI expertise and governance across the EU. It will play a key role in implementing the AI Act, especially for general-purpose AI systems, promote trustworthy AI development and use, and foster international cooperation on AI.
The office was established in January within the European Commission as the center of AI knowledge. It forms the foundation of a unified European AI governance framework. The AI Office will support implementing the Act in Member States, including setting up advisory bodies and information exchange. It will assess capabilities of general-purpose AI systems and classify high-risk models. It will develop evaluation tools, methodologies, and benchmarks. The office will also draft codes of practice with AI developers and experts to detail rules.
Additionally, it can investigate infringements, conduct model evaluations, and require providers to take corrective actions. The office will prepare guidance, delegated acts, and other implementation tools for the AI Act. It will also monitor compliance. The AI Office promotes trustworthy AI uptake to realize social and economic benefits. It advises best practices and enables access to sandboxes and other EU support structures. The office encourages AI ecosystems and competitiveness. It aids Commission efforts to leverage transformative AI and promote literacy.
Internationally, the AI Office contributes to a strategic, coherent, and effective EU approach. It promotes the EU’s trustworthy AI policies and fosters collaboration with similar global institutions. The office advances international AI cooperation and governance towards a global approach. It assists developing and implementing international AI agreements. The AI Office continuously monitors the AI ecosystem – capabilities, deployment, systemic risks, and trends. This informs evidence-based decision-making. Collaboration with diverse institutions, experts, and stakeholders is essential for its work.
The office works closely with the European AI Board of Member State representatives and the Commission’s Centre for Algorithmic Transparency. Independent experts in the Scientific Panel provide scientific links. The Advisory Forum represents industry, academia, non-governmental organizations, and more. Additional expert input comes through partnerships. The AI Office also oversees the AI Pact for business engagement and preparation before the AI Act takes effect.
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