EU releases new guidance on implementing the AI Act

The EU Commission released three key documents last month for the implementation of the EU AI Act’s rules for providers of general-purpose AI models, related to the obligations that took effect on 2 August:

1. The Code of Practice outlines voluntary measures regarding transparency, copyright and safety and security.
2. These guidelines clarify the scope of the definition and obligations of providers.
3. The standardised template provides a summary of training content, which will help ensure compliance and support copyright holders in exercising their rights.

Despite the extensive feedback offered by STM and other rightsholders throughout the (often untransparent) drafting process, the outcomes don’t fully reflect the concerns raised and lack ambition. STM joined a coalition of authors and rights holders to express disappointment and call for a meaningful enforcement of the AI Act. We’re analysing the combined implications of these instruments and will be open to discussions with our members.