The European Commission has received the final version of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, a voluntary tool developed by 13 independent experts, with input from over 1,000 stakeholders, including model providers, small and medium-sized enterprises, academics, AI safety experts, rightsholders, and civil society organisations.
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Commission received the final GPAI Code of Practice on 10 July 2025
The Commission announcement records receipt of the final voluntary Code covering transparency, copyright and safety/security chapters.
Evidence explainer
What this establishesThe Code is a voluntary compliance tool for AI Act GPAI provider duties, not a substitute for the Act itself.
Why it matters: It creates a concrete path providers may use to demonstrate GPAI compliance under the AI Act timetable.
Limits and context: Adequacy endorsement and later enforcement dates determine how far adherence reduces administrative risk.