EU Commission Establishes AI Office Ahead of EU AI Act Approval
Summary
On January 24, 2024, the EU Commission announced the establishment of an AI Office meant to help implement and supplement the EU AI Act. In particular, the Office will “contribute to the strategic, coherent and effective Union approach to international initiatives on AI,” “contribute to fostering actions and policies in the Commission that reap the societal and economic benefits of AI technologies,” “support the accelerated development, roll-out and use of trustworthy AI systems and applications that bring societal and economic benefits,” “monitor the evolution of AI markets and technologies” and more. The EU Decision establishing the Office will enter into force on February 21, 2024.
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