Source: European Commission

The European Commission has officially launched a secure whistleblower channel designed to facilitate the reporting of infringements regarding the AI Act. This digital tool allows individuals, particularly employees within tech companies and testing labs, to confidentially report non-compliant AI systems or practices that pose risks to fundamental rights or safety. The initiative is part of the EU's broader strategy to ensure rigorous enforcement of the AI Act, recognizing that insiders are often the first to witness potential violations in complex algorithmic systems.

The tool guarantees anonymity and protection for whistleblowers, aligning with the EU's Whistleblower Protection Directive. By enabling direct communication with the European AI Office, the Commission aims to gather crucial intelligence on market compliance and emerging risks. This mechanism is expected to play a pivotal role in the supervision of "high-risk" AI systems and general-purpose AI models, acting as a decentralized surveillance layer to complement formal audits and regulatory checks across the Single Market.