The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (2024/1689), which comes fully into force in August 2026, requires Member States to establish regulatory sandboxes for testing AI systems. This requirement opens up a new dimension of cooperation between the public and private sectors.
A regulatory sandbox is, in essence, a structured partnership: the private sector develops the AI solution, the public sector provides oversight and the regulatory framework, and both partners jointly assess the solution's compliance and safety. This is the classic PPP model, adapted to the digital environment.
In Latvia, this function is performed by the newly established Artificial Intelligence Centre (AI Centre), which, in cooperation with the competent institutions, organises the special regulatory environment for the development of AI systems.
PPPA invites private-sector companies and public-sector institutions considering the development or implementation of AI solutions to consult on cooperation opportunities and participation in the AI regulatory environment.