An Introduction to the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI

The EU AI Act Code of Practice is a voluntary set of guidelines published in July 2025 to help general-purpose AI (GPAI, large AI models used across many applications) model providers comply with new EU AI regulations during the gap period before formal European standards take effect in 2027 or later. The Code, developed by the EU AI Office and many stakeholders, covers three areas: Transparency and Copyright (for all GPAI providers) and Safety and Security (for providers of GPAI models with systemic risk, meaning those that could cause widespread harm). Though not legally binding, the Commission and EU AI Board confirmed the Code adequately demonstrates compliance with the AI Act's requirements.