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07/25/2025

Commission Issues Guidelines on General-Purpose AI Model Obligations

The EU Commission’s new guidelines clarify AI Act obligations for general-purpose AI model providers, detailing compliance timelines, exemptions, and enforcement.

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05/29/2025

Report on Public Feedback for AI definitions and prohibited practices published

The Commission published a report analyzing public consultation feedback on the AI Act, clarifying definitions and prohibited practices to support effective compliance.

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05/16/2025

AI Act Faces Enforcement Challenges Due to Budget and Expertise Shortages

Funding shortages and lack of technical expertise threaten the effective enforcement of the EU AI Act, raising concerns about member states’ regulatory capacity.

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04/23/2025

AI Act Standards Face Delays as Deadlines Approach

Delays in EU AI Act technical standards mean companies may face uncertainty until at least 2026 as standardization bodies work to ensure compliance and consensus.

04/08/2025

EU AI Office Launches AI Literacy Repository for Article 4 Support

The EU AI Office launched a living repository of AI literacy practices to support Article 4 of the AI Act, promoting transparency, skill-building, and collaboration among AI providers and deployers.

03/25/2025

EU Commission Establishes AI Expert Panel Under AI Act

The EU Commission has adopted rules to establish a scientific panel of AI experts to assist in the enforcement and governance of the AI Act.

01/31/2025

AI Act Still Lacks Guidance on Banned AI Systems

The EU’s AI Act faces scrutiny over lack of guidance on banned systems, with concerns about enforcement and exceptions, as the February deadline looms.

01/07/2025

EU AI Office Staffing Shortfall Risks Effective Regulation

The EU’s AI Office needs more staff to handle AI regulations, as it currently lags behind the UK’s AI oversight capacity, posing risks to EU citizens and businesses.

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12/20/2024

Second Draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published

The second draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice outlines compliance measures for AI providers under the AI Act, focusing on transparency, risk management, and systemic risk obligations.

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09/13/2024

AI Office to Start Drafting General-Purpose AI Code of Practice

The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice drafting process will start with an online kick-off plenary on September 30, involving nearly 1000 global stakeholders.