EU AI Act: Final Draft of Code for AI Model Makers Eases Compliance for Big Tech
The EU AI Act's final draft Code eases compliance for AI model makers, addressing transparency, copyright, and risk.
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EU AI Act: Final Draft of Code for AI Model Makers Eases Compliance for Big Tech
Ahead of a May deadline to finalize guidance for providers of general purpose AI (GPAI) models on complying with provisions of the EU AI Act, a third draft of the Code of Practice was published on Tuesday. The Code has been in development since last year, and this draft is expected to be the last. Image:Jacek Kadaj / Getty Images A website has also been launched with the aim of boosting the Code’s accessibility. Written feedback on the latest draft should be submitted by March 30, 2025. The bloc’s risk-based rulebook for AI includes a subset of obligations that apply only to the most powerful AI model makers — covering areas such as transparency, copyright, and risk mitigation. The Code is aimed at helping GPAI model makers understand how to meet the legal obligations and avoid the risk of sanctions for noncompliance. AI Act penalties for breaches of GPAI requirements could reach up to 3% of global annual revenue. Streamlined The latest revision of the Code is billed as having “a more stre…
