Commission publishes first draft Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence

The Commission has today published the first draft of the Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI).

The draft was prepared by independent experts appointed by the AI Office as chairs and vice-chairs of the four working groups of the Code of Practice for General Purpose AI. This first draft is based on contributions from a multi-stakeholder consultation organised by the IA Office, as well as from a specific workshop that brought together providers of general-purpose IA models. The document will be further discussed next week in the four working groups that will meet from 18 to 21 November, and during the 22 November plenary of the Code of Practice.

At the plenary session, stakeholders, representatives of EU Member States, as well as European and international observers, will be invited to submit comments via a dedicated platform by 28 November to help shape the next versions of the Code of Practice. The final document is expected to be published and presented at the closing plenary in May 2025.

The rules governing general-purpose IA models under the IA Act will enter into force in August 2025. The Code of Best Practice aims to facilitate the correct implementation of these rules and will play a crucial role in guiding the future development and deployment of reliable and safe general purpose AI models in the EU.

Key aspects of the Code include details on transparency and enforcement of copyright rules for providers of general-purpose AI models, as well as a taxonomy of systemic risks, risk assessment methodologies and mitigation measures for providers of advanced general-purpose AI models that may pose systemic risks.

More information: European Commission.