Online The EU is soon to adopt the ‘AI Act’ – the world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for trustworthy AI. To support its efficient implementation, the European Commission has published a call for proposals in the Digital Europe Programme (DEP).
The call consists of the following three topics:
- DIGITAL-2024-AI-ACT-06-INNOV – EU AI Innovation Accelerator preparatory action: This topic aims to facilitate regulatory compliance with the AI Act and improve legal certainty for innovators so as to foster AI innovation and competitiveness. This will be done through the creation of guidance, tools, software, online courses and technical specifications to enable the easy implementation of the AI Act by companies, particularly SMEs, and public entities.
- DIGITAL-2024-AI-ACT-06-SANDBOX – AI regulatory sandboxes: EU-level coordination and support: This topic focuses on EU-level coordination and support for AI regulatory sandboxes. These sandboxes provide a controlled environment for testing and validating AI applications, ensuring compliance with regulations while encouraging innovation. By fostering collaboration between businesses, experts, and public administrations, the EU aims to advance cloud and edge technologies.
- DIGITAL-2024-AI-ACT-06-TESTAI – Pilot action for the establishment of future Union Testing Facilities in AI: This pilot action aims to establish future Union Testing Facilities in AI. These facilities will serve as testing grounds for AI technologies, enabling rigorous evaluation and validation. By promoting standardized testing procedures, the EU seeks to enhance the quality and safety of AI systems.
Preliminary agenda
11:00 – 11:30: Presentation of the first topic and Q&A on content
11:30 – 12:00: Presentation of the second topic and Q&A on content
12:00 – 12:30: Presentation of the third topic and Q&A on content
12:30 – 13:00: General Q&A on procedures and the application process