The European Commission has issued an open invitation for applications to join a panel of independent scientific experts. The panel centers on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems. Its responsibilities involve providing guidance to the EU AI Office and national regulators on issues such as systemic risks, model categorization, assessment methods, and cross-border market oversight. The scientific panel plays a key role in enforcing the EU AI Act with respect to general-purpose AI models. Among other functions, it provides expert advice, delivers timely updates on technological advances, and issues qualified alerts on emerging systemic risks. It is also authorised to notify the AI Office of new risks as they arise.
Applications remain open until 14 September. The panel will be composed of up to 60 independent experts, ensuring geographical representation across Member States and gender balance. Up to 20% of the experts may come from non-EU countries. Selection is based on multidisciplinary expertise, independence, impartiality, objectivity, and professional capability. The required areas of expertise include model evaluation, risk assessment, technical mitigations, misuse and systemic risks, cyber offence risks, cybersecurity, emergent risks, and compute measurement. There are three eligibility criteria: a PhD in a relevant field or equivalent experience; proven professional experience and scientific impact in AI/GPAI research or AI impact studies; and demonstrated independence from AI system or GPAI model providers. Experts will receive remuneration for specific tasks, and travel expenses may be covered. The scientific panel plays a key role in enforcing the EU AI Act, the world’s most comprehensive AI governance framework. The independent experts on the panel receive professional recognition and visibility as trusted advisors, while helping shape the development, deployment, and impact of advanced GPAI in Europe. Moreover, the panel provides a valuable chance to collaborate and engage with leading experts from across the EU and beyond in a high-level, multidisciplinary environment. Most crucially, specialists will carry out mission-oriented, public-benefit initiatives that advance the responsible and secure creation and implementation of AI technologies across Europe. The Scientific Panel, created under the EU AI Act (Article 68, paragraph 1), delivers expert technical guidance to the AI Office and national regulators on implementing the Act’s rules for general-purpose AI models and systems. Key responsibilities involve:
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