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Adopted European Commission Decision on the Establishment of the European AI Office

On 24 January 2024, the European Commission made the decision to create a European AI Office. This office will be integrated into the administrative framework of the Directorate-General for Communication Networks, Content, and Technology. Its primary responsibilities include overseeing the development and coordination of AI policy across Europe, as well as monitoring the implementation and enforcement of the upcoming AI Act. Specifically, it is tasked with evaluating the capabilities of general-purpose AI models, monitoring the implementation of rules and the emergence of unforeseen risks, and investigating possible infringements. Additionally, the office will play a role in contributing to strategic and coherent international initiatives on AI, while also actively supporting actions and policies within the Commission aimed at harnessing the societal and economic advantages of AI technologies. The Decision is implemented on 21 February 2024.

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Scope

Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-01-24
adopted

On 24 January 2024, the European Commission made the decision to create a European AI Office. This …

2024-02-21
in force

On 21 February 2024, the European Commission made the decision to create a European AI Office. This…

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