📜 AI Regulation

EU's GPAI Code of Practice: Self-Regulation Theater or Actual AI Leash?

Brussels drops its voluntary playbook for taming GPAI under the EU AI Act. But after 20 years watching Valley hype, I'm asking: does this actually stick, or is it more paperwork for the lawyers?

EU Commission building with AI code document overlay and warning signs

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Voluntary code with 2025-2027 deadlines gives Big Tech wiggle room.
  • Copyright rules target scraping but ignore past training data sins.
  • Systemic risk frameworks sound tough; enforcement's the weak link — expect consultant gold rush.

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James Kowalski
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James Kowalski

Investigative tech reporter focused on AI ethics, regulation, and societal impact.

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Originally reported by EU AI Act News

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