General-Purpose AI Code of Practice
European Union · Framework · European Commission and AI Board
Our summary
A voluntary multi-stakeholder code of practice designed to help providers of general-purpose AI models meet compliance obligations under the AI Act regarding safety, transparency and copyright. The European Commission and AI Board have endorsed it as an adequate tool for demonstrating compliance. Organizations that sign the code can reduce administrative burden and gain legal certainty in meeting their regulatory requirements.
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The 3 chapters of the code
The code comprises three separately authored chapters on transparency, copyright, and safety and security. Providers of general-purpose AI models can use the transparency and copyright chapters to demonstrate compliance with Article 53 of the AI Act, while only providers of the most advanced models subject to Article 55 obligations must address the safety and security chapter.
Signatories of the code of practice
Various AI companies and service providers have signed the code of practice, with most committing to all three chapters and one provider committing only to the safety and security chapter while using alternative means for transparency and copyright compliance.
Big Picture
The EU pursues an artificial intelligence approach that combines excellence and trust by supporting research and industrial development while protecting safety and fundamental rights.
Dig deeper
Additional resources explain the code's development and the role of a signatory taskforce in supporting implementation of EU rules among participating companies.
Controls
What this policy requires, forbids, grants or penalises, one control at a time and in our own words. Each control links to the official text, which is the authority. This is not legal advice.
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Risk and scope 0 of 4
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Data and privacy 0 of 4
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- Data subject rights and consent, not covered
- Cross-border data transfer, not covered
- Copyright and training data, not covered
Transparency and records 0 of 4
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- Labelling of synthetic content, not covered
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Technical safeguards 0 of 4
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Assurance and lifecycle 0 of 4
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- Post-market monitoring and corrective action, not covered
Rights and protected groups 0 of 4
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Roles and organisation 0 of 6
- Supply chain and provider-deployer duties, not covered
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Change history
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