GPAI

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: ...