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.
AI literacy: AP Urges Organisations to Act Now
The AP has published updated guidance titled Building AI Literacy, which provides more detailed information on the legal requirements for responsible AI use.
Impact Analysis AI for Provinces and Water Authorities
The new European AI Act affects all public authorities, as demonstrated by this impact analysis, commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations.
New Tools to Help Implement AI Act
On 2 August, new rules for general-purpose AI models came into effect. The Algorithm Register provides practical tools (in Dutch) to help implement these rules.
Share Your Views on the Rules for High-Risk AI Systems
For future guidelines on high-risk AI systems, the European Commission has launched a public consultation. Feedback can be submitted via the EC's website until 18 July.
Practical Travel Guide for Responsible Use of AI at Municipalities
The City of Breda and the VNG have created a digital guide for municipalities wishing to deploy AI responsibly. A practical 'travel guide' for every municipality.
Government Expands Position on Use of Generative AI
Civil servants will have more freedom to use generative AI in their daily work practice. A new position paper sets out the broadened ground rules for the use of AI.
Decision-making tool to help comply with European AI Act
A new AI Act Decision-Making Tool helps governments to determine which EU rules are applicable to their AI systems and which requirements they need to comply with.
Dutch Government’s Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence
Research from the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) shows government usage of AI applications increased 1.5 times since 2021, especially among municipalities. Learn how.
Netherlands Takes First Place in the Global Index on Responsible AI
The GIRAI evaluates the state of responsible AI in 138 countries by gathering more than two million data points. Learn how the Netherlands got the top spot through its responsible AI efforts.
