Centre for the Governance of AI
Budget
€5,274,308
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
6
2.1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
GovAI's mission is to positively shape the lasting impact of artificial intelligence on the world, by supporting informed and effective decision-making by private and public institutions regarding the development and deployment of artificial intelligence. This is accomplished by conducting and producing research, developing talent, advising relevant stakeholders, and organizing public and non-public events. The central focus of our research is threats that general-purpose AI systems may pose to security. We seek to understand the risks they pose today, while also looking ahead to the more extreme risks they could pose in the future. Although our central focus is on threats to security, we also support research on a broader array of risks from AI including the risks of unemployment, inequality, lack of privacy, and unaccountable decision-making by companies. Our researchers have advised decision makers in government, industry, and civil society.
EU Legislative Interests
GovAI aims to support informed and effective decision-making regarding the development and deployment of artificial intelligence. In the EU, this has primarily revolved around the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act. GovAI's Director of Policy and Research served as a vice-chair in the drawing up of the EU's Code of Practice for general-purpose AI with systemic risk. GovAI researchers have also begun engaging with the Code of Practice regarding Article 50, and have provided expert opinions on questions around the AI Act's scope via the European Commission's Joint Research Centre and the EU AI Office. The following examples illustrate areas of possible future monitoring and engagement: - Digital Markets Act - Digital Services Act - Chips Act - Comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics
Communication Activities
Much of the research produced by GovAI is published publicly in journals, online publications, preprint servers, and on the governance.ai website. Some of these research papers have discussed EU policies and their wider impact on the governance of AI systems. GovAI also regularly conducts surveys. Relevant work includes a survey of economists on the economic effects of AI, which contained a question on whether there will be a Brussels Effect for AI, and a public opinion survey with questions related to AI policy, part of which was conducted in the EU. GovAI researchers have also provided technical expertise and research support to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre and the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice process. Our Director of Policy and Research served as a vice-chair for the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI systems with systemic risk.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
GovAI affiliations are listed on our website: https://www.governance.ai/about-us
Organisation Members
GovAI members and affiliates are listed on our website: https://www.governance.ai/people
Additional Information
First full financial year reported on the Transparency Register. Financial data derived from US 501(c)(3) filing (calendar year 2024), converted to EUR.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.