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EU's AI Code Faces Criticism for Outdated Framework

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

The European Commission finalized the General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Code of Practice on July 10, 2025, following delays from industry lobbying and regulatory issues.
The EU AI Act's definitions, especially for "general-purpose AI," may not align with current AI advancements, risking outdated legal frameworks.
Its risk-based approach inadequately addresses the unpredictable nature of AI, particularly foundation models.
There is a mismatch between legal certainty requirements and the uncertainties of AI technologies.
The GPAI Code's focus on systemic risk lacks clarity and fails to tackle real-world deployment complexities.

History

Historical Context

The European Union implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2016, establishing strict data privacy standards that affected major tech companies like Facebook and Google. As AI technology evolves, the EU faces challenges in regulating it effectively, similar to the GDPR's struggle with rapid digital innovation. The EU's AI Act, set to take effect in 2024, aims to address these ongoing issues.

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Story summary

The European Commission finalized the General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Code of Practice on July 10, 2025, following delays from industry lobbying and regulatory issues.
The EU AI Act's definitions, especially for "general-purpose AI," may not align with current AI advancements, risking outdated legal frameworks.
Its risk-based approach inadequately addresses the unpredictable nature of AI, particularly foundation models.
There is a mismatch between legal certainty requirements and the uncertainties of AI technologies.
The GPAI Code's focus on systemic risk lacks clarity and fails to tackle real-world deployment complexities.

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