Introduction: GPAI Code of Practice
Whilst many of us were happily taking a well-deserved vacation,
on the 10 July the European Commission (EC) was busy publishing its
voluntary Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI. This Code is
intended to guide providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models in
complying with the EU's AI Act, focusing on safety,
transparency, and copyright obligations. It addresses the AI
Act's regulatory framework for GPAI models, effective from
August 2, 2025, and aims to reduce administrative burdens while
increasing legal certainty for AI providers.
GPAI providers are entities (natural or legal persons, public
authorities, agencies, or other bodies) that develop a
General Purpose AI model or have one developed and
then place it on the market or put it into service under their own
name or trademark. Although it is not highly likely to happen due
to the resources required and regulatory burden imposed, service
providers operating in any
