The European AI Office was established in February 2024. The European Commission’s website states: “The European AI Office will be the center of AI expertise across the EU. It will play a key role in implementing the AI Act – especially for general-purpose AI – foster the development and use of trustworthy AI, and international cooperation.” (European Commission, February 22, 2024) And further: “The European AI Office will support the development and use of trustworthy AI, while protecting against AI risks. The AI Office was established within the European Commission as the center of AI expertise and forms the foundation for a single European AI governance system.” (European Commission, February 22, 2024) According to the EU, it wants to ensure that AI is safe and trustworthy. The AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI that guarantees the health, safety and fundamental rights of people and provides legal certainty for companies in the 27 member states.
BY OLIVER BENDEL
