S.L. 591.5 Art. 9AI regulatory sandbox.

(1) The Malta Digital Innovation Authority shall be the national authority responsible for the establishment and functioning of a national AI regulatory sandbox in terms of Article 57 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689.

(2) Without prejudice to any other responsibilities, duties, powers and functions that the Malta Digital Innovation Authority may have in relation to the national AI regulatory sandbox, the Malta Digital Innovation Authority shall, subject to the conditions provided for in Article 62 and 70(8) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689:

(a) provide SMEs, including start-ups, having a registered office or a branch in the Union, with priority access to the AI regulatory sandbox;

(b) organise specific awareness raising and training activities on the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 tailored to the needs of SMEs including start-ups, deployers and, as appropriate, local public authorities;

(c) utilise existing dedicated channels and where appropriate, establish new ones for communication with SMEs including start-ups, deployers, other innovators and, as appropriate, local public authorities to provide advice and respond to queries about the implementation of Regulation

(EU) 2024/1689 including as regards participation in AI regulatory sandboxes; and

(d) facilitate the participation of SMEs and other relevant stakeholders in the standardisation development process.