EU AI Act Brief – Pt. 5, General-Purpose AI Models
AI ACT SERIES: CDT Europe has been publishing a series of blog posts and briefing papers on the EU AI Act and what it means for human rights. To receive these briefings in your inbox, don’t forget to subscribe to our AI Bulletin here. Below is the fifth post of the series where we examine General Purpose AI models (GPAI) and how they are regulated...
The EU AI Act’s approach to regulating GPAI models reflects a tension between innovation and accountability. On one hand, the Act acknowledges the unique risks posed by foundation models—capable of widespread impact without being tied to specific use cases—and introduces tiered obligations based on systemic risk. The inclusion of the GPAI Code of Practice and guidelines provides a structured framework for providers, emphasizing risk assessment, transparency, and copyright compliance. This is a s...