European Artificial Intelligence Board

The European Artificial Intelligence Board (the 'Board') is established under Article 65 of the eu-ai-act-regulation-2024-1689 to advise and assist the Commission and Member States in facilitating consistent and effective application of the regulation.

Composition

The Board is composed of:

• One representative per Member State (designated for 3-year renewable terms)
• European Data Protection Supervisor (as observer)
• AI Office (attending meetings without voting)

Key Tasks

Under Article 66, the Board:

• Contributes to coordination among national competent authorities
• Collects and shares technical and regulatory expertise
• Provides advice on implementation, especially regarding general-purpose AI models
• Contributes to harmonization of administrative practices
• Issues recommendations and opinions on relevant matters
• Supports AI literacy and public awareness
• Facilitates development of common criteria and benchmarks
• Cooperates with other EU institutions and bodies
• Assists in international cooperation
• Supports development of guidance documents

Sub-groups

The Board establishes two standing sub-groups:

• Market surveillance authorities cooperation platform
• Notifying authorities cooperation platform (acting as ADCO under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020)

The Board may establish additional standing or temporary sub-groups as needed.