EU AI Office (European Commission)

Supporting the development and use of trustworthy AI, while protecting against AI risks.

About Us

Year Founded:

2024

Geography:

Europe

Address:

European Commission DG CNECT Brussels, Belgium

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Mission

To support the development and use of trustworthy AI while protecting against AI risks. The AI Office plays a key role in implementing the EU AI Act, enforcing rules for general-purpose AI models, and promoting an innovative ecosystem of trustworthy AI.

Impact

AI areas they serve

Areas of Focus

AI Act implementation and enforcement

General-purpose AI oversight

AI safety evaluation

Trustworthy AI development

International AI governance

AI innovation support

Regulatory sandboxes

AI and health

Upcoming Goals

Enforce GPAI obligations starting August 2026

Complete implementation of ~70 delegated and implementing acts for the AI Act

Expand AI Factories across EU member states

Implement Apply AI Strategy to boost AI adoption in SMEs

Advance international cooperation on AI governance

Milestones

2025 (Apr): AI Continent Action Plan launched

2025 (Jul): General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published

2025 (Nov): Proposed targeted amendments to AI Act as part of Digital Simplification Package

2024 (Jan): European Commission decision establishing the AI Office

2024 (May): AI Office officially unveiled with 140+ staff

Organized into 6 units: Regulation & Compliance, AI Safety, Excellence in AI & Robotics, AI for Societal Good, AI Innovation & Policy Coordination, AI in Health & Life Sciences