EU Commission Host First High-Level Meeting of the New EU AI Board
Summary
On June 19, 2024, the first high-level meeting of the EU AI Board took place, ahead of the formal entry into force of the EU AI Act, expected in early August 2024. The EU AI Board consists of one representative from each EU Member State and its main task is to facilitate the consistent and effective application of the EU AI Act, including by advising the European Commission and the Member States, and issuing recommendations and written opinions.
The purpose of the meeting was to set the groundwork for implementation of the AI Act, including national approaches to the AI Act and the role of the Board. The meeting was attended by delegates from all EU Member States and EEA/EFTA members, delegates from the European Commission including Director-General Roberto Viola, Director of the AI Office Lucilla Sioli and representatives of the AI Office. The European Data Protection Supervisor was also in attendance in its observer role.
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https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-hosts-high-level-meeting-upcoming-eus-ai-board-drive-ai-act-implementation-forward
