Exploration of open and European language models in government
TNO has compiled an exploratory report, commissioned by the Ministry of BZK, analysing the use of open and European language models within the Dutch government.
6 Priorities for 1 Government in the Digital World
It has been agreed that the central government, provinces, municipalities, water boards and public service providers will work as 1 government to accelerate 6 interconnected priorities. The order of the 6 priorities is unrelated to their importance.
Joining forces to advance European generative AI solutions
Through the EuropAI project, 4 European governments are working together to accelerate the adoption of sovereign and reliable generative AI solutions across Europe.
GPT-NL preparing for next phase
Over 2 years since the launch of the GPT-NL project, significant progress has been made under the leadership of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK).
AI model GPT-NL to start trial with virtual assistant Gem
ICTU, 27 local councils, and TNO are the first to trial GPT-NL for the virtual assistant Gem. One of their objectives is to enhance public service delivery.
How to gain more insight into your own algorithms?
The ACM maintains an Algorithm Register for transparency, listing over 15 algorithms. It improves oversight and accountability.
Artificial Intelligence: above all, a governance challenge
AI offers significant opportunities for the government. The acceleration team is developing shared agreements and scalable applications for responsible progress.
Government-wide Monitor on Generative AI
TNO published the 1st Government-wide Monitor on Generative AI. It aims to gain more insight into the use of GenAI across government, opportunities and challenges.
AI Act Service Desk to assist organisations with AI regulations
The European Union has launched the AI Act Service Desk to support organisations in applying the AI Act correctly, aiming for responsible AI use across Europe.
Government departments opt for secure SSC-ICT AI chatbot
In 2026, thousands of civil servants will gain access to a new AI chatbot: Vlam-chat. Several government ministries have expressed their intention to adopt it.
The Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy (NDS)
The Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS) contains 6 priorities that all government organisations are jointly accelerating as 1 government. These are the deployment of sovereign cloud technology, responsible use and sharing of data, harnessing the potential Read more about 'The Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy (NDS)'
Priority 3 – Artificial Intelligence
We will exploit the opportunities presented by AI responsibly. We will utilise AI technology to solve societal problems and improve services to the Dutch public. We will take the lead through a single, unified approach, making successful applications usable for the entire government and removing obstacles to innovation. Our aim is to develop a high-quality AI infrastructure used by the government and the public, consisting of high-quality data, open language models from the Netherlands or the EU, training and retention of available talent and sufficient computing power, among other things.
EU examining future policies for AI and cloud technology
The EC welcomes feedback on the impact assessment until 3 July 2025 regarding upcoming cloud and AI policies for a secure and reliable European digital landscape.
