The European Commission has appointed a Scientific Panel and an Advisory Forum to support enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
The two bodies will advise the Commission's AI Office and national authorities on applying rules, with members serving two-year terms.
The Scientific Panel brings together 60 world-leading independent experts with experience in frontier AI, engineering, technical auditing, industry and societal impact. It will focus on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems, systemic risks, model classification, evaluation methodologies and cross-border market surveillance.
The Advisory Forum will provide independent technical expertise and advice on a broad range of issues related to the AI Act, including standardisation and implementation challenges. Its members come from academia, civil society and industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises and startups. Their selection also aims to reflect gender and geographical balance, as well as a well-calibrated expertise, including specialists in AI literacy, GPAI and different sectors covered by the AI Act.
Key European Union agencies will have a permanent role in the forum, including the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights and the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, as well as standardisation bodies.