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Just one day before the second phase of the AI Act took effect, the European Commission issued its definitive verdict: the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice is “adequate.” But what does this approval mean for the future of artificial intelligence in Europe? Exactly 24 hours before the new AI Act rules came into force, the European Commission published what many consider the most essential document for the future of AI in Europe: Opinion C(2025) 5361 of August 1 2025, on the assessment of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. ...

AI Act: August 2, 2025 Marks a Decisive Turning Point for Artificial Intelligence in Europe The countdown is almost over. In three days, on August 2, 2025, the second phase of the European AI Act will come into force, bringing with it a package of regulations that will redefine the artificial intelligence landscape in the Old Continent. If you thought the first provisions that came into effect in February were just an appetizer, get ready for the main course. ...

JUST RELEASED TODAY (24-07-2025): European Parliament study exposes critical flaws in Europe’s AI liability approach as the Commission considers withdrawing the AI Liability Directive. The European Parliament’s latest study reveals a fundamental shift in EU AI governance—and it’s not necessarily for the better. The European Commission is actively considering withdrawing the AI Liability Directive (AILD) in 2025, which could potentially create a regulatory vacuum that could fragment Europe’s digital market. ...

The European Commission today finalized its official template for AI training data transparency, providing the definitive framework for compliance with the EU AI Act. What’s confirmed today (July 24, 2025): Final template after extensive stakeholder consultation (430+ responses) Comprehensive disclosure requirements across all training phases Balanced approach protecting trade secrets while ensuring transparency Clear implementation timeline with enforcement starting August 2026 Key disclosure requirements: General Information: Model identification, modalities, training data size ranges, linguistic characteristics Data Sources: Public datasets, licensed content, web-scraped data (top 10% of domains), user data, synthetic/AI-generated training data Legal Compliance: Copyright reservation, respect, illegal content removal measures Critical timeline: ...

TODAY’S NEWS: Major milestone for AI governance in Europe! The European Commission’s AI Office is now inviting providers to sign the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice. A groundbreaking voluntary framework for compliance with the EU AI Act. What makes this significant: Developed by 13 independent experts with 1,000+ stakeholders Streamlined compliance path for AI model providers Reduced administrative burden and greater legal certainty Covers transparency, copyright, and safety/security obligations Key benefits for signatories: ...

Major update on the EU AI Act! The co-chairs of the European Parliament’s AI Act Working Group, Brando Benifei (S&D, IT) and Michael McNamara MEP (Renew, IE), issued a joint statement today (July 16, 2025) on the new General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice. Key takeaways from their statement: Code welcomed - described as a “pragmatic and timely foundation” for managing systemic risks and building public trust Balance achieved - despite intense lobbying pressure, the code maintains core protections while balancing industry needs with civil society concerns Transparency & accountability - emphasis on risk monitoring and fundamental rights protection Call to action - all GPAI providers urged to sign and fully implement the code Enforcement is key - stressed the importance of robust oversight by the AI Office to prevent it from becoming a “paper tiger” Important timeline: ...

EU Commission Rejects «Stop the Clock» open letter appeal: AI Act Proceeds as Planned. Breaking from Friday, July 4: The clock is ticking, but it won’t stop. Over 50 European business leaders, including CEOs from Airbus, ASML, Mistral AI, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens Energy, have signed a powerful “Stop the Clock - Open Letter” urging the European Commission to pause the next implementation phase of the EU AI Act, scheduled for August 2, 2025. ...

From June 30 to July 5, the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 2025 (#IJCNN2025) was held in Rome at the splendid Pontifical Gregorian University, and I had the honor of participating. The conference officially opened on June 30 with tutorials and continued the following day with an inspiring ceremony at the prestigious Teatro Quirino. Danilo Comminiello, General Chair, kicked off the conference by laying the groundwork for what proved to be an exceptional gathering of minds in the field of neural networks and artificial intelligence research. ...

My interview as a podcast in Italian with Valentino Spataro in the program “Caffè 2.0, Tecnologia e Legal” (Coffee 2.0, Technology and Legal) is now online at caffe20.it. A conversation lasting over an hour dedicated to my new book “Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Neural Networks: The Balance between Innovation, knowledge, and Ethics in the Digital Age”, published in Italian (June 3) and English (June 11, 2025). A book born from practice During the interview, I had the opportunity to explain how this book was born from my experience in the field: from my role as President of the Data Protection Authority of the Republic of San Marino to my participation in some working groups of the CEN/CENELEC JTC21 for standardization and IEEE to my essential membership in the International Neural Network Society (INNS). ...

AI Revolution in Europe: New AI-on-Demand Portal Launched The European Commission presents the new AIoDP platform, a comprehensive marketplace for "made in Europe" AI that democratizes access to artificial intelligence technologies. Sources: Press Release of June 24, 2025 “Commission launches AI tools on online platform for researchers and industry”, European Commission - AI-on-Demand Portal, AI Continent Action Plan of April 9, 2025 (COM(2025)165). On June 24, 2025, the European Commission announced the launch of new AI tools on the AI-on-Demand platform (AIoDP), marking a decisive turning point in the European artificial intelligence strategy. As officially communicated by the Commission, this platform evolution includes an AI marketplace, minimal coding development tools, and secure solutions for generative AI. It represents the operational core of the ambitious AI Continent Plan and promises to radically transform access to AI technologies for researchers, SMEs, and the public sector. ...