The European AI Regulation establishes rules for the development and application of AI systems throughout the European Union. Supervision of compliance with these rules must be largely regulated at the national level. The AI Regulation Implementation Act makes this supervision possible.
State Secretary Aerdts:
AI offers enormous opportunities for our economy, innovation, and our daily lives. However, we can only seize these opportunities if people can trust that AI is used safely and responsibly. With a strong AI oversight system, we ensure clear rules while simultaneously maintaining room for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Risk-based rules for AI
The European AI Regulation sets requirements for AI systems based on the risk they pose to our safety, health, or fundamental rights. Some applications are prohibited, such as manipulative AI practices or the mass collection of facial images for biometric databases.
So-called high-risk AI systems are subject to various requirements regarding development and use, for example in the areas of data quality, risk management, human oversight, and transparency. It must also be clarified when humans communicate directly with AI systems, for example via chatbots or AI-generated content.
Collaborative supervision
Because AI is applied in many sectors, the Cabinet proposes a supervisory structure in which multiple existing supervisory authorities collaborate. In the proposal, the supervisory authorities supervise AI within their own domains. As a result, entrepreneurs and organizations will deal as much as possible with agencies they are already familiar with.
For supervisory areas where no clear supervisory authority exists yet, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is proposed as the supervisory authority, with a dedicated AI director. The Dutch Data Protection Authority and the National Inspectorate for Digital Infrastructure (RDI) will play a coordinating role within this proposed supervisory system.
Consultation
The legislative proposal is open for consultation (online) up to and including June 1, 2026.
