According to an article from the Law Society of Ireland, the European Commission announced the establishment of an AI office that will oversee the implementation of the EU's AI Act. The office, set to start operations on 16 June 2024, will employ over 140 staff. The primary roles of the office include ensuring regulatory compliance, imposing sanctions for breaches, and fostering research and innovation in trustworthy AI. It will also support member states in AI governance and directly enforce rules for general-purpose AI models. The first meeting of the AI board is expected by the end of June 2024. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager emphasized that the office will ensure coherent implementation of the AI Act and collaborate with developers and the scientific community to uphold European values.