Question 1

What is the primary role of the European AI Office?

Accepted Answer

The European AI Office functions as the central coordination point for AI governance in Europe, with specific focus on general-purpose AI models (GPAI) and systemic risks.

Question 2

Which three bodies make up the 'administrative triangle' around the AI Office?

Accepted Answer

The administrative triangle consists of the AI Board (member states), the Advisory Forum (stakeholders), and the Scientific Panel (technical experts).

Question 3

What is the role of the Scientific Panel of Independent Experts?

Accepted Answer

The Scientific Panel consists of up to 60 independent AI experts who provide technical expertise on GPAI, develop evaluation methods, and advise on systemic risks.

Question 4

Which two types of national bodies must each member state designate according to the AI Act?

Accepted Answer

Each member state must designate one or more Market Surveillance Authorities (MSAs) and one or more Notifying Authorities for implementing the AI Act.

Question 5

What is the primary task of a Market Surveillance Authority (MSA)?

Accepted Answer

The MSA monitors compliance, can launch investigations, request documentation, conduct inspections, and impose fines up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover.

Question 6

What is a 'notified body' in the context of the AI Act?

Accepted Answer

A notified body is an independent organization designated by the notifying authority to conduct conformity assessments for certain high-risk AI systems.

Question 7

What role do Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) play in enforcing the AI Act?

Accepted Answer

The EDPB stated in July 2024 that DPAs should be designated as MSA for high-risk AI systems used in law enforcement, border control, justice, and democratic processes.

Question 8

What is the difference between an MSA and a notifying authority?

Accepted Answer

The MSA monitors compliance of AI systems on the market. The notifying authority designates notified bodies and supervises their conformity assessments.

Question 9

In which scenario does an organization deal with multiple supervisors simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

With an HR screening tool, you deal with: MSA (high-risk AI), DPA (privacy/GDPR), and possibly the AI Office (if running on a GPAI model).

Question 10

What should organizations do now to prepare for this supervisory landscape?

Accepted Answer

Organizations should now map out supervisors, follow AI Office publications (GPAI, sandboxes), monitor national legislation, and establish multidisciplinary collaboration (DPO, CISO, legal).

EU AI Act Enforcement & Agencies

What is the primary role of the European AI Office?