Malta has established a new council to oversee the use of artificial intelligence across the public administration, according to information reported by The Malta Independent.
The council is expected to coordinate government AI projects and support compliance with the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act.
Malta Already Has A Chief AI Officer
The new structure follows the appointment of Jonathan Gerada as Chief AI Officer within the Public Service in February 2026.
The Office of the Principal Permanent Secretary said Gerada would serve as a central reference point for AI-related projects across government.
His role includes supporting the responsible and efficient adoption of the technology within the public administration.
A previous government announcement in October 2025 said an AI Governance Group would be established, with members drawn from different sectors.
The information supplied about the new council does not clarify whether it is the previously announced governance group under a different name or an additional body.
Who Is Responsible For The EU AI Act?
The Malta Digital Innovation Authority leads Malta’s implementation of the EU AI Act.
Under Malta’s Artificial Intelligence Regulations, the MDIA is the lead market-surveillance authority, the national point of contact and the authority responsible for Malta’s AI regulatory sandbox.
Other authorities also hold responsibilities covering particular sectors and uses of artificial intelligence.
The Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner recently noted that some EU AI Act deadlines have been revised. Requirements covering the transparency of AI-generated or manipulated content were still scheduled to take effect on 2 August 2026, while some obligations concerning high-risk systems were postponed.
What The Council Could Mean For The Public
Government departments may use AI to summarise information, assist public employees, analyse data and support the delivery of services.
Central oversight could help ensure that departments follow consistent standards rather than introducing separate systems without shared rules.
