Guideline

Guidelines for providers of general-purpose AI models

The European Commission has published guidelines for providers of general-purpose AI models (GPAI) to clarify obligations under the AI Act. The guidelines help stakeholders understand applicable requirements and promote innovation. They include clear definitions, a pragmatic approach, and exemptions for open-source models.

GPAI, AI Office and Code of PracticeTransparency, labelling and AI literacy

Why it matters

For organisations providing GPAI models, the guidelines are essential to understand legal obligations starting in 2025 and ensure compliance.

Metadata

PublisherEuropean Commission / European AI Office
Legal statusDraft/proposal
Document typeGuideline
JurisdictionEU
TopicsTransparency, GPAI, Governance
RolesProvider
Discovered2026-05-23T09:42:14Z
Last checked2026-05-23T13:34:09Z
Link statusok

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