AI Act implementing regulation: scientific panel of independent AI experts
Adopted under Article 68(1) of the AI Act, this implementing regulation establishes the scientific panel of independent experts in AI, which supports the AI Office in enforcement, in particular by issuing 'qualified alerts' on systemic risks of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models, and supports Member State market surveillance authorities. The panel has at most 60 members selected through a public call, serving renewable two-year terms, independent of AI system and GPAI model providers. Adopted 7 March 2025, published in the OJ on 10 March 2025 and in force from 30 March 2025.
Timeline
- 30 Mar 2025Implementing regulation enters into force; panel rules apply
Key facts
- Reference
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/454
- Adopted
- 7 Mar 2025
- Published
- 10 Mar 2025
- Status
- In force
- Amendments
- Implements Article 68(1) of Reg (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act)
- Topic
- Cybersecurity & Data
- Industries
- Cross-sector
Main compliance requirements
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Related legislation
- Implements Article 68(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744). Related: AI Act Article 90 (qualified alerts by the scientific panel), Article 101 (fines for GPAI providers).
Official sources
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/454 of 7 March 2025 laying down the rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts in the field of artificial intelligence
Full text on EUR-Lex (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/454)