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Enforcement of Chapter V under the EU AI Act
This page aims to provide an overview of the EU AI Act’s enforcement provisions relating to Chapter V, namely the provisions that impose obligations on providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. It also aims to explore the role that other actors can play in the enforcement of the AI Act. Summary
Overview of the Code of Practice
The Code of Practice offers a clear framework to help developers of General Purpose AI (GPAI) models meet the requirements of the EU AI Act. While providers can choose to follow the Code, they are also free to demonstrate compliance through other appropriate methods. This post provides a concise ove
Providers of General-Purpose AI Models — What We Know About Who Will Qualify
This content is outdated – Draft guidelines have now been published by the AI Office, which you can learn more about here. On 22 April 2025, the AI Office published preliminary guidelines clarifying the scope of the obligations for providers of GPAI models. These outline seven topics that are expect
Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act)
EU legislation: Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act)
The AI Act: Responsibilities of the EU Member States
If you are unsure who is implementing and enforcing the EU AI Act and what the specific time frames are, you might find this post—and our post on the responsibilities of the European Commission (AI Office)—very helpful. The tables below provide you with a comprehensive list of all obligations and ta
Regulation establishing the European AI Office
EU legislation: Regulation establishing the European AI Office
The AI Office is hiring
The European Commission is recruiting contract agents who are AI technology specialists to govern the most cutting-edge AI models. Deadline to apply is 12:00 CET on 27 March (application form). Role This is an opportunity to work in a team within the Directorate-General for Communications Networks
An Introduction to the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI
Last updated: 14 August 2025. As AI Act implementation gradually unfolds, it is important to understand the different mechanisms of enforcement included in the Regulation. One of the most important is the general-purpose AI Code of Practice, which was developed by the AI Office and a wide range of s
AI Act Implementation: Timelines & Next steps
In this article we provide an outline of the key dates relevant to the implementation of the AI Act. We also list some secondary legislation that the Commission might add to supplement the AI Act, and some guidelines it may publish to support compliance efforts. Compliance deadlines This timeline wa
Regulation (EU) 2023/111 on the European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme
EU legislation: Regulation (EU) 2023/111 on the European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
EU-US adequacy decision enabling data transfers with AI processing implications
Proposal for a Directive on adapting civil liability rules to AI (AI Liability Directive)
EU legislation: Proposal for a Directive on adapting civil liability rules to AI (AI Liability Directive)
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act)
EU legislation: Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act)
Proposal for a Directive on adapting civil liability to AI
EU legislation: Proposal for a Directive on adapting civil liability to AI
Timeline - Artificial intelligence - consilium.europa.eu
The final text needs to be formally adopted by both Council and Parliament, as the EU's co-legislators. <strong>The AI act should apply from 2026</strong>.
Overview of all AI Act National Implementation Plans
This post gives an overview of the national authorities to be designated under the AI Act and what we know about the national implementation plans.
Commission urges Member States to rollout EU age verification app
<span>Commission urges Member States to rollout EU age verification app</span> <span><span>legroju</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-29T08:45:00+02:00" title="Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 08:45">Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:45</time> </span> <div> <div class="cnt-thumbnail-media ecl-u-type-m cnt-content-wrapper"> <div class="cnt-teaser ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description">Today, the Commission adopted a recommendation urging Member States to accelerate the rollout of the EU age verification app and make it available by the end of the year.</p> </div> <div class="cnt-image cnt-media"> <div> <div class="ecl-media-container"><figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"><source /><img alt="Illustration of age verification - 2 people around square with text "date of birth"" class="ecl-media-container__media" src="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_large/public/newsroom/items/ProtectingYoungPeopleOnline_600x400_colours_7Age_verification1_4G5IQTvGmv9dEF9I7PZTjHkc8gI_2321331_EZDN2cqgFaGW30hBpmY7Yj2OTM_232139.jpg?itok=rFnzMcqY" /></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-main-body ecl-u-type-m"> <div class="ecl"><p>The secure, safe, and privacy-preserving EU age verification app is a key step in protecting children from harmful and inappropriate online content.</p> <p>The Member States can roll-out the EU age verification as a standalone app or integrate it into a <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/digital-building-blocks/sites/spaces/EUDIGITALIDENTITYWALLET/pages/694487738/EU+Digital+Identity+Wallet+Home">European Digital Identity Wallet</a>. The <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/commission-sets-out-common-approach-eu-wide-age-verification-technologies">recommendation</a> also specifies the actions that Member States should take to ensure the swift availability and interoperability of the EU age verification solution.</p> <p>The Commission has developed a <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_26_817">blueprint of the EU age verification app</a>, which enables users to prove they meet a required age threshold without revealing their exact age, identity or any other personal details. It is now for the Member States to customise and produce the app for their citizens.</p> <p><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/protecting-young-people-online">Protecting children online</a> is a priority for the Commission. Under the EU's <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-services-act">Digital Services Act</a>, online platforms must ensure a high level of privacy, security and safety for minors online.</p> <p><strong>Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, </strong>said:</p> <blockquote> <p>Effective and privacy-preserving age verification is the next piece of the puzzle that we are getting closer to completing, as we work towards an online space where our children are safe and empowered to use positively and responsibly without restricting the rights of adults.</p> </blockquote> <h2>More information</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_26_921">Remarks by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen on the EU age verification app</a></li> <li><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/faqs/eu-age-verification-solution">FAQ on the EU Age Verification Solution</a></li> <li><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/eu-age-verification">The EU Approach to Age Verification</a></li> <li><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/protecting-young-people-online">Protecting Minors Online</a></li> </ul> <p></p></div> </div> <div class="cnt-aside ecl-u-type-m"> <aside class="ecl-u-height-100"> <h3>Related topics</h3> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=75">Creating a digital society</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=90"> eGovernment, Trust services and eID</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=154"> Better Internet for Children</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=158">Trust services and eIdentification</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=153">Strengthening trust and security</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=150">Online platforms and e-commerce</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=193">DSA - Digital Services Act</a> </aside> </div> <div class="cnt-bottom ecl-u-pv-xl"> <div class="ecl-u-mb-3xl"> <h2>Related content</h2> <article class="ecl-content-item ecl-content-item--divider ecl-u-mb-xl"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block"><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">Policy and legislation</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">29 April 2026</li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/commission-sets-out-common-approach-eu-wide-age-verification-technologies">Commission sets out a common approach for EU-wide Age Verification technologies</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">The Commission has adopted a recommendation that paves the way for everyone in the EU to have access to age verification tools based on anonymous proof-of-age technologies, ensuring the highest possible standards for privacy and data protection.</div></div></article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div> <div class="ecl-u-type-m"> <section class="cnct-page-footer ecl-u-mv-2xl"> <div class="ecl-social-media-share"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"></div>
Commission sets out a common approach for EU-wide Age Verification technologies
<span>Commission sets out a common approach for EU-wide Age Verification technologies</span> <span><span>marsrgi</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-29T08:30:00+02:00" title="Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 08:30">Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:30</time> </span> <div> <div class="cnt-thumbnail-media ecl-u-type-m cnt-content-wrapper"> <div class="cnt-teaser ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description">The Commission has adopted a recommendation that paves the way for everyone in the EU to have access to age verification tools based on anonymous proof-of-age technologies, ensuring the highest possible standards for privacy and data protection.</p> </div> <div class="cnt-image cnt-media"> <div> <div class="ecl-media-container"><figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"><source /><img alt="Illustration of age verification - 2 people around square with text "date of birth"" class="ecl-media-container__media" src="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_large/public/newsroom/items/ProtectingYoungPeopleOnline_600x400_colours_7Age_verification1_4G5IQTvGmv9dEF9I7PZTjHkc8gI_232133.jpg?itok=KUXZ8AJp" /></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-main-body ecl-u-type-m"> <div class="ecl"><p>The protection and empowerment of children and teens online is a key priority of the Commission. Age verification is part of our strategy to protect minors online but it is only one piece of the puzzle. It goes hand in hand with work such as the <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-services-act">Digital Services Act (DSA)</a> enforcement, the <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/cyberbullying">Action Plan Against Cyberbullying</a>, the <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/strategy-better-internet-kids">Better Internet for Kids Strategy</a> and more.</p> <p>The recommendation lays down the actions the Commission encourages Member States to take to make sure that all EU citizens have access to robust and privacy-preserving age verification by 31 December 2026.</p> <p>It also defines an EU-wide governance approach to enable further availability of such technologies.</p> <p>Member States are recommended to:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Make use of the EU age verification blueprint</strong>, which can be customised to each Member State’s needs and be integrated with the European Digital Identity Wallets.</li> <li><strong>Draw up implementation plans </strong>to ensure swift adoption of age verification solutions.</li> <li><strong>Work together and engage</strong> with their <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/dsa-dscs">Digital Services Coordinators</a>, other Member States, the Commission, researchers and civil society in the roll out of their national solutions.</li> <li><strong>Ensure compliance with all relevant cybersecurity standards</strong> through independent third-party scrutiny.</li> </ul> <p>The Commission will also set up an EU Age Verification scheme, with requirements for providers of proof of age attestations and age verification solutions to meet, also outlining how trust in these providers can be checked by services needing to verify the age of individuals.</p> <p>Additionally, the Commission will make available a list of the age verification solutions that meet privacy and security standards equivalent to the EU age verification blueprint and other relevant legislation.</p> <p>Furthermore, a list of trusted providers of proof of age attestations will be set up. These providers can verify the age of the user for the age verification solution through one of the supported onboarding mechanisms, such as through eIDs, passports or ID cards.</p> <h2>Guidelines on the protection of minors under the Digital Services Act</h2> <p>Last July, the Commission adopted <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/commission-publishes-guidelines-protection-minors">guidelines</a> under the DSA that outline what online platforms should do to create a better and safer internet for young people.</p> <p>Among other things, the guidelines recommend the use of effective age assurance methods that are accurate, reliable, robust, non-intrusive and non-discriminatory. This includes using age verification methods to restrict access to adult content such as pornography and gambling, or when national rules set a minimum age to access certain services.</p> <p>For example, at present, 24% of 14 to 17-year-olds in 6 EU countries report seeing pornographic content at least once per week – which is being addressed in parallel through the DSA enforcement actions and needs to be underpinned by effective age verification.</p> <p>When age verification is recommended, it should rely on physical identifiers, such as ID-cards, passports or Bank-IDs, to restrict access to adult content online such as pornography, gambling, or purchasing alcohol.</p> <h2>The EU’s Age Verification Solution</h2> <p>To accelerate the implementation of age verification solutions across the EU, the Commission provided a <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/factpages/blueprint-age-verification-solution-help-protect-minors-online">blueprint</a> with technical specifications that allows users to prove that they are over a certain age, for example 15, 18 or even 65, without disclosing their exact age or identity. The blueprint includes guidance for the technical implementation of these specifications, including on cybersecurity and privacy.</p> <p>For instance, the EU solution offers the highest privacy standards by using state-of-the-art technology to prevent tracking.</p> <p>Furthermore, the solution only confirms if the user is over a certain age. It does not reveal the precise age, or any other information about the user either to the trusted proof of the age attestation provider or the online platform the user is accessing.</p> <p>The solution guarantees full anonymity by protecting the user’s identity throughout the verification process. It is also fully aligned with the EU Digital Wallet framework.</p> <h2>The European Digital Identity Wallet</h2> <p>The <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/electronic-identification">European Digital Identity Regulation</a> requires Member States to offer at least one free EU Digital Identity Wallet to its residents by the end of 2026. These wallets enable secure, user-controlled sharing of identity data and electronic attestations. including proofs of age, with public and private relying parties across the EU.</p> <h2>More information</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/faqs/eu-age-verification-solution">FAQ on the EU Age Verification Solution</a></li> <li><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/eu-age-verification">The EU Approach to Age Verification</a></li> <li><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/protecting-young-people-online">Protecting Minors Online</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Downloads</h2> <div class="ecl-u-mt-m ecl-u-mt-lg-xl ecl-file"> <div class="ecl-file__container"> <span class="wt-icon--file ecl-icon ecl-icon--2xl ecl-icon--file"></span> <div class="ecl-file__info"> <div class="ecl-file__title">Commission recommendation on establishing a common framework for EU wide Age Verification technologies</div> </div> <a class="ecl-u-mt-xl ecl-file__download ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after" href="https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/127726"> <span class="ecl-link__label">Download</span> <span class="wt-icon--download ecl-icon ecl-icon--fluid ecl-icon--download"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-aside ecl-u-type-m"> <aside class="ecl-u-height-100"> <h3>Related topics</h3> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=90"> eGovernment, Trust services and eID</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=154"> Better Internet for Children</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=158">Trust services and eIdentification</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=153">Strengthening trust and security</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=150">Online platforms and e-commerce</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=193">DSA - Digital Services Act</a> </aside> </div> <div class="cnt-bottom ecl-u-pv-xl"> <div class="ecl-u-mb-3xl"> <h2>Related content</h2> <article class="ecl-content-item ecl-content-item--divider ecl-u-mb-xl"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block"><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">Press release</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">29 April 2026</li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-urges-member-states-rollout-eu-age-verification-app">Commission urges Member States to rollout EU age verification app</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">Today, the Commission adopted a recommendation urging Member States to accelerate the rollout of the EU age verification app and make it available by the end of the year.</div></div></article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div> <div class="ecl-u-type-m"> <section class="cnct-page-footer ecl-u-mv-2xl"> <div class="ecl-social-media-share"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"></div>
Apply AI sectoral deep dive - electronic communications
<span>Apply AI sectoral deep dive - electronic communications</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-09T16:29:25+02:00" title="Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 16:29">Thu, 04/09/2026 - 16:29</time> </span> <div> <div class="cnt-thumbnail-media ecl-u-type-m cnt-content-wrapper"> <div class="cnt-teaser ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list ecl-unordered-list--no-bullet ecl-u-mb-xl"> <li class="cnt-nr-item-metadata ecl-u-mt-l ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-align-items-center ecl-unordered-list__item"> <span class="wt-icon--calendar ecl-icon ecl-icon--fluid ecl-icon--calendar"></span> 30 April 2026 </li> </ul> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description">This webinar will look at ways to boost the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions across the EU’s electronic communications sector.</p> </div> <div class="cnt-image cnt-media"> <div> <div class="ecl-media-container"><figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"><source /><img alt=""Electronic Communications" on April 30, 2026, 10:30–11:30 CET, - a human and robotic handshake." class="ecl-media-container__media" src="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_large/public/newsroom/items/Image_1_Mqcjth91MW33ei4grw1QfmOSw_232112.jpg?itok=4nPNCXky" /></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-main-body ecl-u-type-m"> <div class="ecl"><p>The ability of citizens and economies to innovate, improve productivity, and create more opportunities for sustainable growth relies on high-performance networks. AI is driving the transformation of this essential digital infrastructure.</p> <p>Major telecommunications companies have already integrated AI-based solutions into their infrastructure, primarily to improve efficiency and reduce costs, but this is only the beginning. The adoption of AI opens a new wave of opportunities such as real-time networks optimisation, predictive maintenance, personalised customer service, intelligent infrastructure development, enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) management and network security. This is set to enable the development of intelligent, adaptive services that benefit both consumers and enterprises and redefine how we communicate, connect, and share information globally.</p> <p>This session is part of a series of <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/apply-ai-events">Apply AI thematic webinars</a>. It will focus on real world use cases of end-users and SMEs leveraging trutworthy technologies, while also addressing specialised AI models and dedicated data sets.</p> <p>Join the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/xInwOQLdmSA">live stream on our YouTube channel</a> to find out how industry and other stakeholders can shape priorities for Europe’s electronic communications sector. Engage in the conversation by <a href="https://app.sli.do/event/2gKrgzxEvtcgYfr2LUpDTq">submitting questions in advance or during the session via Slido</a>.</p> <h2>Agenda</h2> <p>30 April, 10:30-11:30 (CET)</p> <h3>Moderator</h3> <p>Andrea Hak, Communications Expert, AI Office, DG Connect</p> <h3>Speakers</h3> <ul> <li>Veronika Kadlecov<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56538044 BCX8">á</span>, AI Innovation and Policy Coordination, DG Connect</li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW192747256 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192747256 BCX8">Agustín Díaz-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW192747256 BCX8">Pinés</span></span>, Future Connectivity Systems, DG Connect</li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW84609887 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84609887 BCX8">Xurxo </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW84609887 BCX8">Remuiñán</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84609887 BCX8"> Suárez</span></span>, Future Connectivity Systems, DG Connect</li> </ul> <h2>Background</h2> <p>The European electronic communications sector is fundamental to the continent’s digital economy. By providing essential connectivity that supports advanced digital services - from healthcare and urban management to education and industry - it is driving technological innovation and reinforcing Europe's competitiveness.</p> <p>AI is emerging as a cornerstone for building smarter, resilient, and greener networks, enabling new services, and supporting applications with real-time requirements, such as robotics, autonomous systems and physical AI. Network operators are actively trialing AI-based solutions across network and customer service operations. Although AI holds strong potential for this sector, its impact is still limited because of the lack of open platforms and capacity in edge devices.</p> <p>The <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/apply-ai">Apply AI Strategy</a> has announced flagship initiatives to promote EU capacities in edge AI devices and create a European Telco AI platform for telecom operators, vendors and user industries to collaboratively build AI stack elements, including mediation layers, data engineering, cloud interfaces, and AI services, potentially based on open source.</p></div> </div> <div class="cnt-aside ecl-u-type-m"> <aside class="ecl-u-height-100"> <h3>Related topics</h3> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=119">Artificial intelligence</a> </aside> </div> <div class="cnt-bottom ecl-u-pv-xl"> <div class="ecl-u-mb-3xl"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div> <div class="ecl-u-type-m"> <section class="cnct-page-footer ecl-u-mv-2xl"> <div class="ecl-social-media-share"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"></div>
Targeted consultation on measuring energy consumption and emissions of AI models and systems
<span>Targeted consultation on measuring energy consumption and emissions of AI models and systems</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-07T12:00:41+02:00" title="Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 12:00">Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="cnt-thumbnail-media ecl-u-type-m cnt-content-wrapper"> <div class="cnt-teaser ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list ecl-unordered-list--no-bullet ecl-u-mb-xl"> <li class="cnt-nr-item-metadata ecl-u-mt-l ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-align-items-center ecl-unordered-list__item"> <span class="wt-icon--calendar ecl-icon ecl-icon--fluid ecl-icon--calendar"></span> Opening: 07 April 2026 </li> <li class="cnt-nr-item-metadata ecl-u-mt-l ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-align-items-center ecl-unordered-list__item"> <span class="wt-icon--calendar ecl-icon ecl-icon--fluid ecl-icon--calendar"></span> Closing: 25 May 2026 </li> </ul> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description">Part of a broader study, this survey seeks stakeholder input about energy consumption and energy efficiency of AI models and AI systems.</p> </div> <div class="cnt-image cnt-media"> <div> <div class="ecl-media-container"><figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"><source /><img alt="People collaborating around a large light bulb with puzzle pieces, science icons, gears, charts, and a purple background." class="ecl-media-container__media" src="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_large/public/newsroom/items/ApplyAI_5AIScienceComm_uz1U9NpOiIdzQ4I1AvsvcEcs0_230291.jpg?itok=OzUm2feP" /></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-main-body ecl-u-type-m"> <div class="ecl"><p>This targeted consultation is part of a <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/artificial-intelligence-act-call-tenders-measure-and-foster-energy-efficient-and-low-emission">study procured by the European commission</a> with the title<em> "</em>Development of a study to measure and foster energy efficient and low emission artificial intelligence (AI) in the EU"<em>. </em></p> <p>Responses to this consultation will help refine the study and contribute to a measurement framework for the energy-related objectives of the AI Act and support the design of a potential AI energy and emission label.</p> <h2>Target audience</h2> <p>The survey targets companies (ranging from start-ups and SMEs to large enterprises) and other organisations that develop and deploy general-purpose AI (GPAI) models or AI systems, as well as their component and service suppliers.</p> <h2>Background and objectives</h2> <p>The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is placing increasing demands on energy resources, raising significant concerns about its environmental footprint. The <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai">AI Act</a>, introduces provisions concerning energy consumption and transparency. Providers of GPAI models are required to document the known or estimated energy consumption of their models as part of their technical documentation obligations under Annex XI of the AI Act.</p> <p>Obtaining a comprehensive picture of the energy efficiency and carbon footprint of AI models and systems requires collecting data across multiple layers of the AI lifecycle, including regarding computational resources, electricity consumption, and hardware details.</p> <p>The consultation seeks input on the accessibility of data required to assess the energy consumption of AI models and systems during both the development (training) and operational (inference) stages, as well as on the suitability of different AI performance indicators. The ultimate goal is to develop a robust and practical industry-informed framework for measuring AI energy consumption and efficiency.</p> <h2>How to participate</h2> <p><strong>Stakeholders </strong>can <strong><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/b6d39a41-69af-277a-d434-b699319e4bdb">express interest in taking part in this targeted consultation</a> </strong>until <strong>25 </strong><strong>May.</strong> Following validation, all registered participants will automatically receive an anonymous <strong>online questionnaire</strong> to complete until <strong>June 1.</strong> (These deadlines were extended from the original dates: May 10 and may 25 respectivelly.)<strong> </strong>For transparency, you can<strong> download the consultation questions </strong>below.</p> <p>To ensure a fair and transparent process, only responses received through the online questionnaire will be considered and reflected in the final summary report. The AI Office will publish a summary of the results of the consultation. Results will be based on aggregated data and respondents will not be directly quoted.</p> <p>For any question or issues related to this consultation contact <a href="mailto:CNECT-A3@ec.europa.eu">CNECT-A3@ec.europa.eu</a>.</p></div> <h2>Downloads</h2> <div class="ecl-u-mt-m ecl-u-mt-lg-xl ecl-file"> <div class="ecl-file__container"> <span class="wt-icon--file ecl-icon ecl-icon--2xl ecl-icon--file"></span> <div class="ecl-file__info"> <div class="ecl-file__title">Consultation questions - Measuring energy, emissions, and efficiency of AI (.pdf)</div> </div> <a class="ecl-u-mt-xl ecl-file__download ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after" href="https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/126695"> <span class="ecl-link__label">Download</span> <span class="wt-icon--download ecl-icon ecl-icon--fluid ecl-icon--download"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mt-m ecl-u-mt-lg-xl ecl-file"> <div class="ecl-file__container"> <span class="wt-icon--file ecl-icon ecl-icon--2xl ecl-icon--file"></span> <div class="ecl-file__info"> <div class="ecl-file__title">Privacy statement - target consulation energy consumption and emissions of AI (.pdf)</div> </div> <a class="ecl-u-mt-xl ecl-file__download ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after" href="https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/126687"> <span class="ecl-link__label">Download</span> <span class="wt-icon--download ecl-icon ecl-icon--fluid ecl-icon--download"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-aside ecl-u-type-m"> <aside class="ecl-u-height-100"> <h3>Related topics</h3> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=75">Creating a digital society</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=86">Energy</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=85">Smart and Sustainable Communities</a> <a class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=119">Artificial intelligence</a> </aside> </div> <div class="cnt-bottom ecl-u-pv-xl"> <div class="ecl-u-mb-3xl"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div> <div class="ecl-u-type-m"> <section class="cnct-page-footer ecl-u-mv-2xl"> <div class="ecl-social-media-share"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"></div>
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