EU AI Office
Brussels-based GPAI supervisor (DG CNECT)
TL;DR
The EU AI Office (Art. 64 AI Act) is the central EU body for GPAI models. It coordinates the Code of Practice, investigates GPAI providers (Art. 92), imposes penalties (Art. 101) and advises the AI Scientific Board.
What is the EU AI Office?
Tasks:
- Maintaining the GPAI model register
- Coordinating the Code of Practice
- Investigations and penalties for GPAI
- Advising the Commission and the Member States
- International cooperation (US AISI, UK AI Safety Institute)
Relevance for SMEs: indirect — supervision of suppliers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google). SMEs as deployers are not directly affected.
Practical example
The EU AI Office opens proceedings against GPAI provider X over inadequate training-data documentation. Investigation 12 months, penalty EUR 8 million. Effect: a one-off fix of the documentation within 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
Where is it based?
Brussels, with a target headcount of around 80 employees from 2026.
Who heads it?
Lucilla Sioli (Director of the AI Office) since 09/2024.
Are complaints possible?
Yes, the AI Office receives complaints about GPAI models.
See also
Practitioner note: This article is practice-oriented compliance documentation, not legal advice. We are compliance specialists, not a law firm. For legally binding advice, consult a qualified lawyer.