The EU AI Act Newsletter

The AI Board met for the first time to lay the groundwork for the implementation of the AI Act. Legislative Process AI Board's first meeting: The inaugural meeting of the upcoming AI Board convened on 19 June at the European Commission building, ahead of the AI Act's formal entry into force expected in early August. The gathering aimed to lay the groundwork for the Act's implementation, focusing on strategic vision, national governance approaches, initial deliverables, and organisational matters

The AI Office is hiring seconded national experts who could be responsible for carrying out innovation, supervision and enforcement tasks. AI Office Seconded national experts to be hired for Policy Specialists: The EU AI Office has put out a call for Seconded National Experts who can become Policy Specialists. The seconded national experts could be responsible for carrying out innovation, supervision and enforcement-relevant tasks for the AI Office. The deadline is 25 July. Joining the AI Office

The Council of the EU approved the AI Act and the law will now enter into force very soon. Legislative Process AI Act is finally adopted: The Council of the EU approved the AI Act on 21 May. This legislation, the first of its kind in the world, adopts a 'risk-based' approach, imposing stricter regulations on AI systems with higher potential to harm society. The Act aims to standardise AI rules, potentially setting a global standard for AI regulation. Its primary goal is to promote the development

Navigate the AI Act final text with free new search, chat and contents tools. Legislative Process The AI Pact has kicked off: The AI Pact, an initiative by the European Commission, urges organisations to prepare for the AI Act's implementation. While some provisions of the Act will take effect shortly after its adoption, others apply after a transitional period. The AI Pact encourages early compliance with the Act's requirements. Pillar I focuses on community engagement and sharing best practices