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AI model providers see EU Commission’s early view on general-purpose AI rules

By Luca Bertuzzi ( April 22, 2025, 15:37 GMT | Insight) -- AI model providers saw the European Commission publish its preliminary approach to the EU AI Act's rules for general-purpose AI today as part of a public consultation meant to inform upcoming guidelines on this matter. The preliminary approach gives insights into the commission's current understanding of key concepts, including setting compute thresholds for determining whether a model is covered under the AI rulebook and when legal duties shift to downstream players. The working document provides examples for when a model is considered placed on the EU market, methodologies for calculating computational resources, and explains how a code of practice that is currently being developed is meant to support compliance with the AI Act.Providers of general-purpose AI models, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft, saw the European Commission publish its preliminary approach to applying the EU AI Act's relevant provisions today ahead of the release of administrative guidance on the topic....

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