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Article 69

Access to the pool of experts by the Member States

1.   Member States may call upon experts of the scientific panel to support their enforcement activities under this Regulation.

2.   The Member States may be required to pay fees for the advice and support provided by the experts. The structure and the level of fees as well as the scale and structure of recoverable costs shall be set out in the implementing act referred to in Article 68(1), taking into account the objectives of the adequate implementation of this Regulation, cost-effectiveness and the necessity of ensuring effective access to experts for all Member States.

3.   The Commission shall facilitate timely access to the experts by the Member States, as needed, and ensure that the combination of support activities carried out by Union AI testing support pursuant to Article 84 and experts pursuant to this Article is efficiently organised and provides the best possible added value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Member States can request help from specialized experts within the AI Act’s scientific panel for enforcement tasks related to AI rules. These experts provide advice and support to ensure that AI systems comply with the regulation, helping maintain safety, trustworthiness, and fair use of AI technology across the European Union.
Yes, Member States might need to pay fees for the expert assistance they receive. The specific structure and amount of these fees, as well as recoverable costs, are clearly outlined by implementing acts, ensuring the fees are fair, affordable, effective, and enable equal access to expert advice for all countries involved.
The European Commission helps Member States quickly gain access to these experts whenever assistance is required. It also ensures strong coordination between expert support and other EU-level AI testing services, helping Member States get effective, timely support while efficiently leveraging expertise across the different levels of AI regulatory activities.
Easy access to AI experts helps Member States effectively implement the AI Act by providing vital knowledge and guidance. It ensures consistent regulation enforcement, supports cost-effective compliance, and helps prevent risks associated with AI technologies, thus promoting healthier, fairer, and safer AI practices across the EU.

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