Governance, Law & Compliance
GPAI Code of Practice
A voluntary European guide helping general-purpose AI providers show how they meet relevant AI Act requirements.
Example
A provider uses the code's practices when organizing its following the rules work.
Why people use it
It gives relevant AI providers practical guidance for demonstrating compliance with parts of the AI Act.
What you'll hear
“Which obligations does the code help us demonstrate?”
What this means for you
Consult the current code and relevant obligations for the provider concerned.
Can you control it?
Yes
Yes. Relevant providers can choose to use the voluntary code as part of showing that they meet their legal responsibilities.
Common questions
- Does the code cover every kind of AI product?
- No. It focuses on general-purpose AI providers rather than every possible AI use.
- Is joining the code compulsory?
- The code is voluntary, while the relevant legal obligations still apply.
- Does joining alone prove that every obligation is met?
- No. Providers need to carry out the relevant practices and meet the obligations that apply to them.