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.
Digital Democracy Conference 9-10 October 2025
The Digital Democracy The Hague conference on 9–10 October 2025 will offer sectors a platform to explore the impact of AI and other digital innovations on democracy.
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.
European AI Act Approved
On 21 May 2024, the EU Council approved the AI Act, setting standards for AI regulation, protecting EU citizens' rights, and promoting safe AI use. Learn about the risk categories and effective dates.
Learn More About Crypto-Agility
Explore tips on crypto-agility from the Quantum-Safe Cryptography Programme (QvC Rijk) and the importance of adapting cryptographic systems to future threats and vulnerabilities.
How Aware and Knowledgeable Are You of AI?
The A+O Fund Rijk has recently incorporated AI into its self-assessment for 21st-century skills. Read more to find out how this tool enables you to evaluate your modern skills, including AI.
