EU Issues GPAI Guidance & Code of Practice Ahead of AI Act Enforcement
Europe’s AI rules are about to get real — and Brussels wants companies to start preparing now.
The European Commission has released new Guidelines for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) along with a voluntary Code of Practice designed to help businesses align with the AI Act before key obligations take effect in August 2025. The guidance spells out how developers and deployers of AI should document, test, and govern their models — with special emphasis on high-risk and general-purpose systems.
If your company builds, integrates, or even just uses AI models in Europe, these documents are an early playbook for avoiding penalties, proving compliance, and building trust with regulators. Get ahead now, and you’ll be ready before competitors are scrambling next summer.
Let’s break down what’s in the guidance, how the Code of Practice works, and what it means for AI businesses operating in or selling to the EU.
What the GPAI Guidance Covers
The guidelines focus on General-Purpose AI systems — models that can be adapted for many uses, from chatbots to code generation to image analysis. Key points include:
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