Governments that understand where AI is deployed can steer regulation, direct subsidies, and shape incentives with precision, gaining strategic advantage in the international AI race. GovAI Radar provides the situational intelligence to make that possible in conjunction with the EU AI Act.
of people trust government to regulate new technologies appropriately
only about four in ten people find it likely their government will regulate new technologies in a manner that allows appropriate use (OECD 2026)
of EU enterprises now actively use AI, up 6.5 pp in one year
of EU enterprises with 10 or more employees now actively use AI, up 6.5 pp from 13.5% one year prior (Eurostat 2025)
EU AI Act now requires active enforcement of its provisions
Enforcement pressure is rising: the EU AI Act now obliges states to actively enforce its provisions.
annual AI-driven labour productivity growth in advanced economies
annual AI-driven labour productivity growth potential in advanced economies — governance determines which end of the range countries reach (OECD 2025)
AI applications are already being used in numerous sectors. Authorities currently lack a structured overview. Without an up-to-date evidence base, governance risks being reactive rather than anticipatory.
The EU AI Act provides for the registration of high-risk AI systems and general-purpose AI models with systemic risk. Providers are responsible for notifying the authorities or registering these systems. Furthermore, the authorities have no insight into what is in use below this risk threshold or where AI adoption is currently gaining momentum.
By the time a regulatory framework passes, AI capability and deployment patterns have shifted. This reduces protection against risks and stifles innovation. The EU AI Act creates obligations, but enforcement depends on knowing what is actually in use and where.
Data aggregated from company registers, patent filings, scientific publications, and verified news sources. All outputs trace to primary sources, with risks and innovation signals surfaced before they reach regulatory attention.
Geographic view of AI adoption by sector and region across the EU, aggregated from company registers, EPO patent filings, Eurostat, and national statistical office data.
Automated alignment of AI systems with EU AI Act risk categories. Emerging AI without formal classification is also assessed against EU legal principles in real time, flagging risks before they reach regulatory attention.
Early-indicator tracking from patent filings, publications, and startup registrations, identifying emerging AI before it reaches regulatory attention.
Ask policy questions in plain language. The Policy Agent answers from verified primary sources with direct links to the underlying data - only what is evidenced appears in the response.
Use the tabs to navigate between views. Click map markers for detail and use the query interface in the Overview tab. Dashboard figures are illustrative pilot data.
We are welcoming up to 5 government teams into the first pilot cohort. Participation is free. Participants receive full dashboard access and help shape the future of the platform.
GovAI Radar is built by a team with roots in public-sector practice and digital policy research.
Contact: info@next-gen-governance.eu
Andrea Schaefer is an expert in the public sector with many years of experience working on both the government and parliamentary sides. She holds degrees in Law and Innovation Management. Her work focuses on a digital state that combines innovation with benefits for society.
Vincent Müller is a software developer and computer scientist. He brings experience at the intersection of digital systems, administrative logic, and software-based implementation. His focus is on how technological possibilities can be translated in ways that make them relevant, applicable, and effective for public institutions.