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Article 57: AI regulatory sandboxes
Article 57 requires Member States to establish at least one AI regulatory sandbox at national level that is operational by 2 August 2027, where innovative AI systems can be developed and tested under supervision. That date follows from the amendment by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744.
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4- Supervision of AI takes shape: key role for the AP and the RDIAnnounces that the AP and RDI will jointly establish the national AI testing environment from 2026 onwards where organisations can have their systems tested.PublishedNational guidanceDutch Data Protection Authority (AP), Algorithm Coordination Directorate20 Apr 2026
- Response of the President of the Administrative Jurisdiction Division to the draft AI Regulation Implementation ActWarns that the guidance task in paragraph 7 forces a judge to create expectations about the interpretation of the AI Regulation, which is incompatible with later making independent judgements about that same interpretation.PublishedOpinionCouncil of State, Administrative Jurisdiction Division8 Jul 2026
- Proposal for the design of a Dutch AI regulatory sandboxWorks out the Member State obligation to have at least one AI regulatory sandbox operational by 2 August 2027 at the latest (since Regulation (EU) 2026/1744).PublishedOpinionDutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure (RDI) and Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP)25 Mar 2025
- Public consultation on the Dutch AI Regulation Implementation Act (Uitvoeringswet AI-verordening)Lays down in Article 4.1 of the legislative proposal that the market supervisory authorities jointly establish the mandatory national AI testing environment for the regulationDraftNational guidanceMinistry of Justice and Security / Government of the Netherlands (through internetconsultatie.nl)20 Apr 2026
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What are AI regulatory sandboxes under Article 57?+
Article 57 requires Member States to establish at least one AI regulatory sandbox at national level that is operational by 2 August 2027, where innovative AI systems can be developed and tested under supervision. That date follows from the amendment by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744.
When must AI sandboxes be operational?+
Under Article 57(1), as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, each Member State must have at least one national AI regulatory sandbox operational by 2 August 2027. A Member State can also meet this by participating in an existing sandbox that provides an equivalent level of national coverage.
What documentation does Article 57 of the AI Act require?+
Article 57 of the AI Act requires that relevant documentation is maintained as part of the compliance process. This may include technical documentation, instructions for use, logs or declarations of conformity, depending on the classification of the AI system.