Sebastian Cygert Appointed to the EU AI Act Scientific Panel

Sebastian Cygert, a member of ELLIS Unit Warsaw, has been appointed to the European Commission’s Scientific Panel of Independent Experts on Artificial Intelligence.

The established panel consists of 60 leading experts selected to provide independent scientific and technical advice supporting the implementation and enforcement of the EU AI Act. Its work will cover areas such as general-purpose AI models, systemic risks, model evaluation and classification, as well as market surveillance. Members serve in their personal capacity for a renewable two-year term.

Sebastian Cygert, affiliated with Gdańsk University of Technology and NASK National Research Institute in Poland, is one of ten researchers from the ELLIS network appointed to the panel. Together, ELLIS-affiliated experts account for one-sixth of its membership, demonstrating the network’s important contribution not only to cutting-edge AI research but also to the development of evidence-based AI governance in Europe.

We warmly congratulate Sebastian on this prestigious appointment and wish him every success in this important role.

Read more on the ELLIS website.

📸: ELLIS