The EU AI Act Newsletter

• The EU AI Act Newsletter #76: Consultation on General-Purpose AI

  The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process Commission launches consultation on general-purpose AI model rules: The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. This feedback will inform Commission guidelines explaining key concepts and addressing fundamental questions about the AI Act's GPAI provisions around definitions, provider responsibilities, and market placement requirements. They will detail how the AI Office will support compliance and explain how an approved Code of Practice could reduce administrative burdens while serving as a regulatory compliance benchmark. All stakeholders, including GPAI providers, downstream providers of AI systems, civil society, academia, other experts and public authorities, can submit feedback until 22 May. While not legally binding, the guidelines will reveal how the Commission plans to interpret and enforce GPAI rules under [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(02:58) Analyses--- First published: April 30th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-76-consultation --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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• The EU AI Act Newsletter #75: AI Continent Action Plan

  The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators.. Legislative Process Commission sets course for Europe's AI focus: The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators. The plan focuses on five pillars: 1) building a large-scale AI data and computing infrastructure ; 2) increasing access to large and high-quality data; 3) developing algorithms and fostering AI adoption in strategic sectors; 4) strengthening AI skills and talents; and 5) regulatory simplification. The AI Act has been adopted to create conditions for a functioning single market by ensuring cross-border circulation and harmonised market access conditions. It guarantees AI developed and used in Europe is safe, respects fundamental rights, and maintains high quality. Implementation success depends on how practical the rules are. [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(04:19) Analyses--- First published: April 14th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-75-ai-continent --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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• The EU AI Act Newsletter #74: Human Rights Are Not Optional

  Architects of the AI Act have urged Brussels to halt "dangerous" watering down of rules that would exempt major US tech companies like OpenAI and Google from key regulatory requirements.. Legislative Process AI Board convenes for its third meeting: The AI Board, comprising senior representatives from EU Member States, met on 24 March under the chairmanship of Mr Dariusz Standerski, Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs. In the morning, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the European Commission's latest strategic initiatives and priorities. Member States shared their AI Act implementation approaches during a roundtable discussion. The afternoon agenda included decisions on joint communication efforts and AI Act compliance support. The AI Office provided updates on recent deliverables including on AI system definitions and prohibition guidelines, the third draft of the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI, and the scientific panel call. A technical briefing from [...] ---Outline:(00:39) Legislative Process(03:50) Analyses--- First published: March 31st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-74-human --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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• The EU AI Act Newsletter #73: Scientific Panel Rules

  The Commission has established rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts.. Legislative Process Adoption of implementing act for the scientific panel: The European Commission has adopted rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. This panel, mandated by the AI Act, will support the AI Office and national authorities in implementing and enforcing the legislation. The advisory body will provide technical advice on enforcement matters and can alert the AI Office about potential risks from general-purpose AI models. The Commission has adopted an implementing act outlining the panel's establishment and operational procedures. The next step involves launching a call for expressions of interest to select suitable experts for this governance role. The final draft of the Code: The third and final draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been published by independent experts, featuring a streamlined structure with refined [...] ---Outline:(00:34) Legislative Process(02:39) Analyses--- First published: March 17th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-73-scientific --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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• The EU AI Act Newsletter #72: Europe’s Competitiveness

  The European Tech Alliance paper "Ensuring Europe's Competitiveness" outlines steps for European companies to remain globally competitive in AI.. Legislative Process Potential AI Act re-opening: According to Euractiv's Tech Reporter Claudie Moreau, the AI Office director Lucilla Sioli has confirmed that the AI Act will be included in the Commission's digital package, for which an impact assessment is expected by the end of 2025. Speaking on a privacy panel, Sioli clarified that rather than any "big review" of the AI Act, there is an examination planned of how to simplify compliance for SMEs. Sioli indicated to Euractiv that the assessment would likely focus on intersections with other legislation. However, uncertainty remains about whether this means reopening the Act itself. The Commission had previously announced an assessment of whether digital regulations adequately address business needs, particularly for SMEs and small midcaps. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier was unable to confirm [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(01:37) Analyses--- First published: March 3rd, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-72-europes --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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