EC AI Scientific Panel of Experts

Updated on: Mar 12, 2025

Latest Event


  • Mar. 2025 Official Journal
  • On Mar. 10, 2025, EU CMSN issued final Reg 2025/454, of Mar. 7, 2025, laying down rules for the application of Reg 2024/1689 as regards the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts in the field of artificial intelligence.
  • Regulation shall enter into force on 20th day following OJ publication, Mar. 30, 2025.

On Sep. 10, EC issued notice on proposed act on independent panel.

  • EC flagged forthcoming implementing regulation establishing a scientific panel of independent experts under the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act Reg 2024/1689).
  • Follows EU CMSN Aug. 2024 confirmed new AI Act entered into force, see #204700.
  • Overview
  • AI Act envisages establishment of scientific panel of independent experts to advise on, assist AI Office and national surveillance authorities with implementing/enforcing Act.
  • Initiative flagged by EC will set out rules for panel's establishment and operation.
  • Effectiveness
  • Feedback period on draft act upcoming; EC adoption planned for third quarter of 2024.
  • Oct. 18, 2024 Consultation Launched
  • On Oct. 18, 2024, EC launched consultation, seeking feedback on a draft regulation for setting up a new scientific advisory group of independent experts to assist the AI Office and national authorities in the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act.
  • Advisory body will play a key role in governance, offer technical advice and input on enforcement, including alerting AI Office of risks posed by a general-purpose AI model.
  • EC will adopt an implementing act to lay down rules and procedures for establishing and operating the panel, then launch a call for expressions of interest to select experts.
  • Comments are invited until Nov. 15, 2024.
  • Mar. 2025 Official Journal
  • On Mar. 10, 2025, EU CMSN issued final Reg 2025/454, of Mar. 7, 2025, laying down rules for the application of Reg 2024/1689 as regards the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts in the field of artificial intelligence.
  • Regulation shall enter into force on 20th day following OJ publication, Mar. 30, 2025.
Regulators
EU CMSN
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
OJ L, 3/10/2025; Reg 2025/454, 3/7/2025; CP, Bill Ares(2024)7426608, PR, 10/18/2024; CP, 9/10/2024; Citation: AI Act Reg 2024/1689;
Functions
Compliance; Cyber; Legal; Operations; Product Design; Research; Risk; Technology
Countries
European Union
Category
State
N/A
Products
AI; Corporate
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
Sep 10, 2024
Effective Date
Mar 30, 2025
Rule ID
225666
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Mar 10, 2025
Report Section
EU