Chapter VII
Article 65
Advisory Forum
Plain-Language Summary
Establishes an Advisory Forum to provide technical expertise and advise the AI Office and Member States on AI Act implementation. Membership includes representatives from industry, civil society, academia, and standardisation bodies, balanced between large and small operators.
Keywords
Advisory Forumgovernancestakeholdersindustrycivil societyacademiaAI Officetechnical expertise
Legal Text
Article 65 — Advisory Forum 1. An advisory forum is established to provide technical expertise and advise the AI Office and the Member States on matters related to the implementation of this Regulation, including as regards the drawing up of standards and common specifications. 2. The advisory forum shall be composed of representatives of: (a) industry, including start-ups and SMEs; (b) civil society; (c) academia; (d) standardisation bodies; (e) other relevant stakeholders. 3. The Commission shall ensure balanced representation between large and small operators, between different sectors, and between different affected groups, including vulnerable groups. 4. The advisory forum shall meet at regular intervals and at least twice a year. It shall publish a summary of its activities annually.