Call for evaluators: Participate in the European AI Office workshop on general-purpose AI models and systemic risks

The AI office is collecting contributions from experts to feed into the workshop on general-purpose AI models and systemic risks.

The European AI Office is hosting an online workshop on 13 December 2024 (only for specialists), focusing on the evaluation of general-purpose AI models with systemic risk. This is an opportunity for organisations and research groups to showcase their expertise and contribute to shaping the evaluation ecosystem under the EU AI Act.

The event will bring together leading evaluators and the AI Office to exchange insights on state-of-the-art evaluation methodologies for general-purpose AI models. Selected participants will present their approaches, share best practices, and discuss challenges in assessing systemic risks associated with advanced AI technologies.

This initiative aims to foster collaboration and advance the science of general-purpose AI model evaluations, contributing to the development of robust frameworks for ensuring the safety and trustworthiness of these models.

Call for submissions

The AI Office invites evaluators to submit abstracts of previously published papers on the evaluation of general-purpose AI models with systemic risk. Key topics include:

  • CBRN Risks: Risks related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats
  • Cyber Offense: Risks associated with offensive cyber capabilities
  • Major Accidents: Risks of large-scale disruptions or infrastructure interference
  • Loss of Control: Concerns about oversight and alignment of autonomous AI models
  • Discrimination: Risks of generating discriminatory outcomes
  • Privacy Infringements: Risks involving privacy breaches or data misuse
  • Disinformation: Risks tied to the propagation of false or harmful information
  • Other Systemic Risks: Additional risks affecting public health, safety, democratic processes, or fundamental rights

Follow the link to take part of the call. Find more information on the application procedure (PDF).

Eligibility and selection

Eligible applicants must be registered organisations or university-affiliated research groups with demonstrated experience in general-purpose AI model evaluations. Submissions will be evaluated based on technical quality, relevance, and alignment with the AI Office’s mission.

Key dates

  • Submission Deadline: 8 December 2024 (End of Day, Anywhere on Earth) We encourage early submissions.
  • Invitation notification: 11 December 2024
  • Workshop date: 13 December 2024 (14:00 CET)

Source: European Commission | Shaping Europe’s Digital Future | News & Views (https://shorturl.at/Gm7vn)