Implementing Regulation on the scientific panel of independent experts (AI Act)

Summary

Establishes the scientific panel of independent experts in the field of artificial intelligence to support enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. It sets rules on selection, composition, term, chair, secretariat, remuneration, independence, transparency and confidentiality. It also sets procedures for market surveillance authorities to request support, for the panel to request assistance from the AI Office, and for issuing and handling qualified alerts about general-purpose AI models.

Who it applies to

Applies to the scientific panel of independent experts established under the AI Act, its members, the European Commission, the AI Office, the European Artificial Intelligence Board and national market surveillance authorities that request support from the panel.

Key points

• The panel has no more than 60 experts, appointed for a term of 2 years with possible renewal, following a public call for expression of interest.
• Experts must be independent of AI system and general-purpose AI model providers, submit declarations of interest and commitment, and respect confidentiality.
• Market surveillance authorities may request panel support; the AI Office must process requests within 2 weeks of receiving the complete request.
• A qualified alert to the AI Office requires a decision by at least a simple majority of the panel's members.
• A request for assistance to obtain information from a general-purpose AI model provider needs authorisation by at least one third of panel members.

Key dates

Signed / adopted

Mar 7, 2025

Published (official journal)

Mar 10, 2025