( July 16, 2025, 15:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Brando Benifei and Michael McNamare, the co-chairs of the European Parliament’s working group dedicated to following the implementation of the EU AI Act, gave their stamp of approval to the final version of the code of practice for general-purpose AI models. For the leading lawmakers, the code is a “compromise that retains core protections,” despite intense lobbying, time pressure and geopolitical tensions. AI companies are now expected to announce whether they will sign the code by the time the GPAI rules will start to apply on Aug. 2.Full statement follows....
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