The Scientific Panel of Independent Experts: What Is It And How Does It Work?
The scientific panel of independent experts (the Scientific Panel) is a body established under the EU AI Act to support the enforcement of rules on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems. It sits within the Act’s broader governance architecture as one of...The Advisory Forum: What Is It And How Does It Work?
The Advisory Forum (the Forum) is a general advisory body to the European Commission and the AI Board, established to provide technical expertise, advise them, and to contribute to their tasks under the EU AI Act. It sits within the Act’s broader governance...The EU AI Act’s Transparency Rules: A Practical Guide to Article 50
What providers and deployers must do by August 2026
Enforcement of Chapter V under the EU AI Act
This page aims to provide an overview of the EU AI Act’s enforcement provisions relating to Chapter V, namely the provisions that impose obligations on providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. It also aims to explore the role that other actors can play in...What the EU AI Act Means for Staffing Businesses
If your business uses AI to screen, rank, or match candidates, the EU now regulates those tools as high-risk systems. Here is what changed, what it means for your operating model, and what you should be doing about it.
Modifying AI Under the EU AI Act: Lessons from Practice on Classification and Compliance
This is a guest post written by legal compliance professionals Øystein Endal, Andrea Vcric, Sidsel Nag, Nick Malter and Daylan Araz (see section about authors at the end), drawing on their experience from running or consulting businesses integrating AI. For any...Whistleblowing and the EU AI Act
This page aims to provide an overview of the EU Whistleblowing Directive (2019) and how it relates to the EU AI Act, as well as provide useful resources for potential whistleblowers. This resource was put together by Santeri Koivula, an EU Fellow at the Future of Life...Overview of Guidelines for GPAI Models
On 18 July 2025, the European Commission published draft Guidelines clarifying key provisions of the EU AI Act applicable to General Purpose AI (GPAI) models. The Guidelines provide interpretive guidance on the definition and scope of GPAI models, related lifecycle...Overview of the Code of Practice
The Code of Practice offers a clear framework to help developers of General Purpose AI (GPAI) models meet the requirements of the EU AI Act. While providers can choose to follow the Code, they are also free to demonstrate compliance through other appropriate methods....AI Literacy Programs in Europe – Supporting Article 4 of the EU AI Act
As organisations across Europe navigate the implementation of the EU AI Act — including Article 4, which addresses the importance of AI literacy — there is growing interest in accessible and practical training resources. This document presents a non-exhaustive...AI Regulatory Sandbox Approaches: EU Member State Overview
AI regulatory sandboxes are an important part of the implementation of the EU AI Act. According to Article 57 of the AI Act, each Member State must establish at least one AI regulatory sandbox at the national level by 2 August 2026. This post provides an overview of...Providers of General-Purpose AI Models — What We Know About Who Will Qualify
This content is outdated – Draft guidelines have now been published by the AI Office, which you can learn more about here. On 22 April 2025, the AI Office published preliminary guidelines clarifying the scope of the obligations for providers of GPAI models. These...Small Businesses’ Guide to the AI Act
Everything you need to know about the AI Act, for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU and beyond.
Job Opportunities at the European AI Office for Legal and Policy Backgrounds
The Commission has opened two calls for expression of interest to recruit new members for the European AI Office. Apply now as Legal or Policy Officer for an opportunity to shape trustworthy AI.The deadline for expression of interest is 15 January 2025. The salary for...The AI Office is hiring a Lead Scientific Advisor for AI
This opportunity has now passed. A very important job opening has opened up at the European AI Office: They are hiring for the Lead Scientific Advisor for AI. Application deadline is 13 December 2024. Based on the European Union Employment Advisor, the monthly basic...Overview of all AI Act National Implementation Plans
This post gives an overview of the national authorities to be designated under the AI Act and what we know about the national implementation plans.
The AI Act: Responsibilities of the European Commission (AI Office)
If you are unsure who is implementing and enforcing the new digital law and what the specific time frames are, you might find this post—and our post on the responsibilities of the EU Member States—very helpful. The tables below provide a comprehensive list of all...The AI Act: Responsibilities of the EU Member States
If you are unsure who is implementing and enforcing the EU AI Act and what the specific time frames are, you might find this post—and our post on the responsibilities of the European Commission (AI Office)—very helpful. The tables below provide you with a...An Introduction to the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI
Last updated: 14 August 2025. As AI Act implementation gradually unfolds, it is important to understand the different mechanisms of enforcement included in the Regulation. One of the most important is the general-purpose AI Code of Practice, which was developed by the...Why work at the EU AI Office?
It’s probably not for everyone, but there are a lot of great reasons to consider, including the potential to have an impact on AI governance worldwide, leveraging the first-mover advantage, and more.
Robust governance for the AI Act: Insights and highlights from Novelli et al. (2024)
In their recent publication on robust European AI governance, Claudio Novelli, Philipp Hacker, Jessica Morley, Jarle Trondal, and Luciano Floridi pursue two main objectives: explaining the governance framework of the AI Act and providing recommendations to ensure its...The AI Office is hiring
The European Commission is recruiting contract agents who are AI technology specialists to govern the most cutting-edge AI models. Deadline to apply is 12:00 CET on 27 March (application form). Role This is an opportunity to work in a team within the...The AI Office: What is it, and how does it work?
Updated on 31 August 2026. In this overview, we offer a summary of the key elements of the AI Office relevant for those interested in AI governance. We’ve highlighted the responsibilities of the AI Office, its role within the European Commission, its relationship with...AI Act Implementation: Timelines & Next steps
In this article we provide an outline of the key dates relevant to the implementation of the AI Act. We also list some secondary legislation that the Commission might add to supplement the AI Act, and some guidelines it may publish to support compliance efforts....High-level summary of the AI Act
Everything you need to know about the AI Act in ten minutes.
Standard Setting
This page aims to provide an easily accessible overview of AI safety standard setting under the EU AI Act. It covers the broader context and rationale for EU AI standard setting, the standard setting process, and questions of when AI Act standards might be finished.