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The Commission internal use of Artificial Intelligence

Institutional policy Institutional policyEuropean Unionin force

This document outlines the European Commission's internal strategy and initiatives for the responsible use and development of artificial intelligence under the AI@EC Communication. It highlights guidelines for staff, a risk-based AI register aligned with the AI Act, ongoing oversight by an Interservice Steering Group, and workforce training programs. Additionally, it details specific internal AI tools such as GPT@EC, language tools, and AI4DRPM for digital-ready policy-making.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

European CommissionGovernment (executive)
Lead issuer
Legal forceSoft law
Under whose authorityInstitutional policy
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Public sector bodiesWorkers

European Commission staff and management seeking to understand internal AI guidelines, tools, and compliance frameworks.

Sectors
Public administration · European Commission internal operations

What the document contains

What's covered

Internal institutional guidelines, risk-based classification for internal AI systems, workforce training and literacy programs, and specific in-house generative AI tools like GPT@EC and AI4DRPM.

What's missing

External regulatory enforcement mechanisms for entities outside the European Commission, specific technical audit protocols, and external commercial compliance frameworks.

Key takeaways
  • The European Commission is implementing robust AI initiatives under the AI@EC Communication to ensure lawful, safe, and trustworthy AI use internally.
  • Comprehensive guidelines cover AI use, development, procurement, cybersecurity, generative AI, and intellectual property for staff.
  • A risk-based AI register aligned with the AI Act classifies and tracks all internal AI systems.
  • An Interservice Steering Group on AI regularly monitors internal AI initiatives, training, and tools.
  • Internal tools such as GPT@EC, e-Translation, and AI4DRPM assist staff with administrative tasks, policy-making, and multilingualism.
Principles it states
Lawful, safe, and trustworthy AI use
Outline
not stated
IssuedOctober 2025
Length347 words · 1 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopeinstitutional

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

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screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

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Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

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Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

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Human Oversight

4/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Policy officers remain in full control, finalising the output.

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Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

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Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

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Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

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Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Risk-Based AI Register: AI systems in development or use are classified based on a risk-driven methodology aligned with the AI Act, tracked in an internal register to ensure compliance and facilitate reporting.

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screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence institutional_policy generative_ai risk_management public_administration