EU Launches AI Act Whistleblower Tool

On 24 November 2025, the European Union introduced the AI Act Whistleblower Tool, “a secure and confidential channel for individuals to report suspected breaches of the AI Act directly to the EU AI Office, the centre of AI expertise within the Commission”.

Reports can be submitted in any EU language, along with supporting documents, through a confidential inbox. Whistleblowers can track their case and respond to follow-up questions without revealing their identity.

Why is this important? AI systems influence health, safety, and fundamental rights. By reporting risks early, whistleblowers help ensure AI remains safe, transparent, and trustworthy.

While full legal protection under the EU Whistleblower Directive starts in August 2026, “(…) Until then, confidentiality remains the primary means of protection for whistleblowers. Meanwhile, some AI-related activities — particularly those linked to product safety, consumer protection, privacy and personal data, or information security — may already fall within the Directive’s scope and thus benefit from its protection”.

Learn more and access the tool on the official EU page.

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