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Launch of Voluntary Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI
- On 10 July 2025, the European Commission published the final version of its Code of Practice for general-purpose AI (like ChatGPT), offering guidelines on transparency, safety, copyright, and security. It is voluntary, designed to assist businesses and reduce compliance burdens as the August deadline approaches ePRNews+10AP News+10The Wall Street Journal+10TechRepublic+15CIO+15EU AI Act Blog+15.
- This move defies industry calls for a delay and sets out clear steps such as model documentation forms on data sources, energy usage, and licensing CIO+1WinBuzzer+1.
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EU Stands Firm, Refuses to Delay Roll-out
- Despite petitions from major tech firms (Apple, Google, Meta) and over 45 European companies asking for a “pause” or “stop‑the‑clock” on the Act’s provisions, the Commission confirmed the schedule remains:
- 2 August 2025: Obligations for general‑purpose AI models (GPAI) come into force.
- 2026–27: Staggered implementation of high‑risk AI rules alexanderthamm.com+14Reuters+14Fisher Phillips+14alexanderthamm.com+15Data Science by Example+15EU AI Act Blog+15.
- “No stop the clock. No grace period. No pause,” confirmed Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier Data Science by Example.
- Despite petitions from major tech firms (Apple, Google, Meta) and over 45 European companies asking for a “pause” or “stop‑the‑clock” on the Act’s provisions, the Commission confirmed the schedule remains:
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Widespread Industry Pushback
- CEOs from Siemens, SAP, Airbus, ASML, Mercedes‑Benz, Philips, Mistral and others have expressed concerns that the overlapping AI Act and Data Act are stifling innovation. Some are calling for a two‑year freeze on GPAI compliance WinBuzzer+15Reuters+15euronews+15.
- Siemens CEO Roland Busch labeled the Data Act "toxic" and stressed data access, not computing power, is the real bottleneck Reuters.
OpenAI signals readiness to sign the GPAI Code
Following the EU’s publication on July 10, 2025, of the General‑Purpose AI Code of Practice, OpenAI acted swiftly. On its Global Affairs blog (July 11, 2025), the company announced it will sign the voluntary Code to demonstrate compliance with EU obligations ahead of the August 2, 2025 deadline Xinhua News+15LinkedIn+15IPWatchdog+15Claims Journal+15OpenAI+15Digital Strategy+15.- OpenAI noted this move aligns with its existing safety and transparency frameworks—including the Preparedness Framework, System Cards, safety hub, and red-teaming efforts—which it touts as industry-leading OpenAI.
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