The EU AI Act Newsletter

Concerns have been raised about OpenAI's compliance with the EU AI Act requirements for its recently released GPT-5 model, particularly regarding the disclosure of training data.. Legislative Process Commission consultation on transparent AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a consultation to develop guidelines and a Code of Practice for transparent AI systems, particularly focusing on supporting deployers and providers of generative AI systems to detect and label AI generated or manipulated content. Under the AI Act, deployers and providers of generative AI must inform users when they are interacting with AI systems, including being exposed to emotion recognition and biometric categorisation systems, or when they encounter AI-generated content. The Commission is seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders, including AI providers, deployers, public and private organisations, academics, civil society representatives, supervisory authorities and citizens. The consultation deadline is 2 October 2025, alongside a simultaneous call for [...] ---Outline:(00:40) Legislative Process(03:05) Analyses(08:42) Discussion about this post--- First published: September 15th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-86-concerns --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

EU regulation currently lacks clarity on the extent to which AI chatbots are allowed to encourage engagement through intimacy.. Legislative Process Poland has yet to designate the market surveillance authority: Poland's delay in appointing a market‑surveillance authority under the AI Act could trigger infringement proceedings, warns legal expert Maria Dymitruk. The Act, which came into force on 1 August 2024, sets out staggered implementation dates, and all Member States were required to inform Brussels of their designated watchdogs by 2 August 2025, according to the Polish state news agency PAP. Despite the absence of an appointed body, Dymitruk stresses that Polish firms must already comply with the regulation wherever its obligations apply, and breaches are punishable. She cautions that the gap creates uncertainty, as some market participants might mistakenly believe the rules are not yet binding. Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski downplays the risk of EU action, arguing that Poland is helping [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(02:00) Analyses(06:38) Jobs--- First published: September 1st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-85-concerns --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

President Trump's AI Action Plan aims to deregulate AI, prioritising American supremacy over risks. However, this plan won’t protect US companies from global regulation.. Legislative Process Germany seeks to reduce regulatory burdens: Pieter Haeck from POLITICO reported that Germany's new digital ministry is in discussions with Brussels about avoiding overregulation in AI based a blog post outlining Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger's first hundred days in office. The ministry stated that talks are underway with the European Commission and partner countries "to ease the burden on the economy and prevent and reduce overregulation" to enable AI innovations and developments. Germany joins other countries expressing concerns about the AI Act's impact on the bloc's AI advancement. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson previously called for the rollout of unimplemented AI Act provisions to be paused. European Commission tech chief Henna Virkkunen indicated the Commission would decide on such a pause by [...] ---Outline:(00:40) Legislative Process(01:51) Analyses--- First published: August 19th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-84-trump --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability.. Legislative Process General-purpose AI rules now in effect across the bloc: AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability. The rules aim to ensure clearer information about the training of AI models, better copyright protection enforcement, and more responsible AI development. GPAI models are defined as those trained with over 10^23 FLOP and capable of generating language. From 2 August, providers must comply with transparency and copyright obligations when placing GPAI models on the EU market. Models already available before 2 August 2025 must ensure compliance by 2 August 2027. Providers of advanced models exceeding 10^25 FLOP face additional obligations including notifying the Commission and enhanced safety and security requirements. Commission [...] ---Outline:(00:38) Legislative Process(03:38) Analyses--- First published: August 5th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-83-gpai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published: The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. Published on 10 July 2025, the Code was developed by independent experts through a multi-stakeholder process. Member States and the Commission will assess its adequacy in the coming weeks. Once endorsed, AI model providers who voluntarily adopt the Code can demonstrate AI Act compliance whilst reducing administrative burden and gaining greater legal certainty compared to alternative compliance methods. The Code comprises three separately authored chapters: 1) Transparency and 2) Copyright (applicable to all GPAI model providers under Article 53), and 3) Safety and Security (relevant [...] ---Outline:(00:40) Legislative Process(06:35) Analyses--- First published: July 21st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-82-gpai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock", "no grace period", and "no pause".. Legislative Process EU maintains AI Act timeline despite pressure: According to Foo Yun Chee from Reuters, the European Commission has rejected calls from some companies and countries to delay implementation of the AI Act, maintaining the legislation's original schedule. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock", "no grace period", and "no pause" in response to recent requests from companies including Google's Alphabet, Meta, and European firms like Mistral and ASML seeking years-long delays. The regulatory timeline remains unchanged: provisions began in February, general-purpose AI model obligations commence in August, and high-risk AI requirements take effect in August 2026. The Commission acknowledged industry concerns by planning to propose simplification measures for digital rules later this year, particularly reducing reporting obligations for smaller companies. [...] ---Outline:(00:35) Legislative Process(03:41) Analyses--- First published: July 8th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-81-pause --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission seeks experts for AI Scientific Panel: The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act. The panel's mandate centres on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems. It will advise the EU AI Office and national authorities on systemic risks, model classification, evaluation methods, and cross-border market surveillance, as well as alerting the AI Office to emerging risks. The Commission seeks 60 members for a two-year renewable term. Candidates must have expertise in GPAI, AI impacts, or related fields including model evaluation, risk assessment and mitigation, cybersecurity, systemic risks, and compute measurements. A PhD or equivalent experience is required, and experts must maintain independence from AI providers. The selection will ensure gender balance and representation [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(03:12) Analyses--- First published: June 26th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-80-commission --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of regulations for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of rules for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act. The consultation aims to gather practical examples and clarify issues surrounding high-risk AI systems. This information will inform forthcoming Commission guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems and their associated requirements. It will also examine responsibilities throughout the AI value chain. The Act defines high-risk AI systems in two categories: those important for product safety under EU harmonised legislation on product safety, and those that could significantly impact people's health, safety, or fundamental rights in specific scenarios outlined in the Act. The Commission welcomes input from a broad range of stakeholders, including providers and developers [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(03:13) Analyses--- First published: June 11th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-79-consultation --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Risto Uuk and Sten Tamkivi argue that Europe's path to AI competitiveness lies in cutting actual bureaucratic red tape, not in removing AI safeguards.. Legislative Process Stakeholder feedback on AI definitions and prohibited practices: the European Commission published a report prepared by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) for the EU AI Office, analysing stakeholder feedback from two public consultations on AI Act regulatory obligations. These consultations examined the definition of AI systems and prohibited AI practices, which have been applicable since 2 February 2025. The report analyses responses to 88 consultation questions across nine sections. Industry stakeholders dominated participation with 47.2% of nearly 400 replies, whilst citizen engagement remained limited at 5.74%. Respondents requested clearer definitions of technical terms like "adaptiveness" and "autonomy", warning against inadvertently regulating conventional software. The report highlights significant concerns regarding prohibited practices including emotion recognition, social scoring, and real-time biometric identification. [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(03:57) Analyses(08:24) Feedback--- First published: May 27th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-78-cutting --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to support the monitoring of compliance and risk assessment of general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process AI Office AI safety tender: The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to provide technical assistance aimed at supporting the monitoring of compliance, in particular in its assessment of risks posed by general-purpose AI models at Union level, as authorised by Articles 89, 92 and 93 in the AI Act. The €9,080,000 tender is divided into six lots. Five lots address specific systemic risks: 1) CBRN, 2) cyber offence, 3) loss of control, 4) harmful manipulation and 5) sociotechnical risks. These lots involve risk modelling workshops, the development of evaluation tools, the creation of a reference procedure and reporting template for risk assessment, and ongoing risk monitoring services. The sixth lot focuses on agentic evaluation interface, providing software and infrastructure [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(01:45) Analyses--- First published: May 13th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-77-ai-office --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process Commission launches consultation on general-purpose AI model rules: The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. This feedback will inform Commission guidelines explaining key concepts and addressing fundamental questions about the AI Act's GPAI provisions around definitions, provider responsibilities, and market placement requirements. They will detail how the AI Office will support compliance and explain how an approved Code of Practice could reduce administrative burdens while serving as a regulatory compliance benchmark. All stakeholders, including GPAI providers, downstream providers of AI systems, civil society, academia, other experts and public authorities, can submit feedback until 22 May. While not legally binding, the guidelines will reveal how the Commission plans to interpret and enforce GPAI rules under [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(02:58) Analyses--- First published: April 30th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-76-consultation --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators.. Legislative Process Commission sets course for Europe's AI focus: The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators. The plan focuses on five pillars: 1) building a large-scale AI data and computing infrastructure ; 2) increasing access to large and high-quality data; 3) developing algorithms and fostering AI adoption in strategic sectors; 4) strengthening AI skills and talents; and 5) regulatory simplification. The AI Act has been adopted to create conditions for a functioning single market by ensuring cross-border circulation and harmonised market access conditions. It guarantees AI developed and used in Europe is safe, respects fundamental rights, and maintains high quality. Implementation success depends on how practical the rules are. [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(04:19) Analyses--- First published: April 14th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-75-ai-continent --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Architects of the AI Act have urged Brussels to halt "dangerous" watering down of rules that would exempt major US tech companies like OpenAI and Google from key regulatory requirements.. Legislative Process AI Board convenes for its third meeting: The AI Board, comprising senior representatives from EU Member States, met on 24 March under the chairmanship of Mr Dariusz Standerski, Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs. In the morning, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the European Commission's latest strategic initiatives and priorities. Member States shared their AI Act implementation approaches during a roundtable discussion. The afternoon agenda included decisions on joint communication efforts and AI Act compliance support. The AI Office provided updates on recent deliverables including on AI system definitions and prohibition guidelines, the third draft of the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI, and the scientific panel call. A technical briefing from [...] ---Outline:(00:39) Legislative Process(03:50) Analyses--- First published: March 31st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-74-human --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The Commission has established rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts.. Legislative Process Adoption of implementing act for the scientific panel: The European Commission has adopted rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. This panel, mandated by the AI Act, will support the AI Office and national authorities in implementing and enforcing the legislation. The advisory body will provide technical advice on enforcement matters and can alert the AI Office about potential risks from general-purpose AI models. The Commission has adopted an implementing act outlining the panel's establishment and operational procedures. The next step involves launching a call for expressions of interest to select suitable experts for this governance role. The final draft of the Code: The third and final draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been published by independent experts, featuring a streamlined structure with refined [...] ---Outline:(00:34) Legislative Process(02:39) Analyses--- First published: March 17th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-73-scientific --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Tech Alliance paper "Ensuring Europe's Competitiveness" outlines steps for European companies to remain globally competitive in AI.. Legislative Process Potential AI Act re-opening: According to Euractiv's Tech Reporter Claudie Moreau, the AI Office director Lucilla Sioli has confirmed that the AI Act will be included in the Commission's digital package, for which an impact assessment is expected by the end of 2025. Speaking on a privacy panel, Sioli clarified that rather than any "big review" of the AI Act, there is an examination planned of how to simplify compliance for SMEs. Sioli indicated to Euractiv that the assessment would likely focus on intersections with other legislation. However, uncertainty remains about whether this means reopening the Act itself. The Commission had previously announced an assessment of whether digital regulations adequately address business needs, particularly for SMEs and small midcaps. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier was unable to confirm [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(01:37) Analyses--- First published: March 3rd, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-72-europes --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition, prohibited AI practices and a living repository on AI literacy. Legislative Process Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition: The European Commission has published guidelines explaining the definition of AI systems under the AI Act, aiming to help providers and other stakeholders determine whether their software qualifies as AI under the new legislation. The guidelines are non-binding and are intended to evolve over time, with planned updates on practical experience, emerging questions and use cases. As of 2 February, the first provisions of the Act have come into effect, including the AI system definition, AI literacy requirements and prohibitions on AI uses deemed to pose unacceptable risks within the EU. These draft guidelines have been approved by the Commission, but not yet formally adopted. Commission publishes guidelines on prohibited AI: The European Commission has published guidelines for prohibited AI [...] ---Outline:(00:19) Legislative Process(03:01) Analyses--- First published: February 17th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-71-wealth --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The Act, which entered its first phase on 2 February just before the Paris AI Summit, now prohibits specific AI applications. Legislative Process The first measures of the AI Act take effect: Le Monde journalist Alexandre Piquard reported that the first phase of the Act began on 2 February, just before the Paris AI Summit. Initially, the Act prohibits specific AI applications, including social rating systems, predictive policing AI for individual profiling, and workplace or school emotion recognition. Also banned are the exploitation of people's vulnerabilities, manipulation or subliminal techniques. Real-time facial recognition in public spaces and biometric categorisation for identifying personal characteristics are also banned, with some law enforcement exemptions. The regulation's implementation will be gradual. From 1 August, general-purpose AI models must provide transparency regarding technical documentation and training data, with major models requiring security audits. After that, regulations will extend to high-risk AI applications in [...] ---Outline:(00:18) Legislative Process(02:43) Analysis--- First published: February 3rd, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-70-first --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Corporate Europe Observatory has published an overview arguing that European AI standard-setting bodies are heavily dominated by tech industry representatives. Analysis Feedback on the second Code of Practice draft: Leverhulme Centre for Future Intelligence academics reviewed the second draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI and acknowledged significant improvements from the first version. The authors praise the balanced approach between Commitments, Measures and KPIs in establishing governance for general-purpose AI models. Their recommendations for the new draft focus on the following areas: increased attention to inference-time considerations, development of a more adaptable tiered system of obligations, stronger external assessment requirements and refinement of the framework for capabilities, propensities and context. The document also suggests methodological improvements to risk assessment, including changes to the taxonomy and more thorough AI evaluations of risk sources, alongside complementary capability-based evaluations with concrete outcome metrics and vulnerability assessments. Specific recommendations include [...] --- First published: January 20th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-69-big-tech --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Korea has passed the "Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of Trust", becoming the second nation globally after the EU to enact comprehensive AI legislation. Legislative Process Second draft of the Code of Practice published: The second draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been published following stakeholder consultation involving approximately 1000 participants, including EU Member States representatives and international observers. The draft was shaped by Working Group meetings held in November 2024, when participants provided feedback through verbal discussions and interactive polls. The process included 354 written submissions on the first draft and input from AI model providers through dedicated workshops. The Code serves as guidance for general-purpose AI model providers to demonstrate compliance with the AI Act throughout the lifecycles of their models. It is particularly relevant for models released after 2 August 2025, when new regulations take effect. [...] ---Outline:(00:21) Legislative Process(02:55) Analyses--- First published: January 6th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-68-new-year --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission is currently recruiting Legal and Policy Officers for the European AI Office. Analyses Analysis of the 1st Code of Practice Draft: Yacine Jernite and Lucie-Aimée Kaffee from Hugging Face evaluated the proposed measures for AI Act Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. Jernite and Kaffee state that whilst the transparency measures are generally well-directed, requiring detailed documentation and performance evaluation, improvements are needed to increase public accessibility of information and adapt language for collaborative development settings. The copyright-related measures are deemed promising, particularly in their emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and standardisation. However, the authors raise concerns about potential fragmentation and the impact on smaller developers and copyright holders. The most significant criticism targets the proposed taxonomy of systemic risks, which is considered too narrowly focused on remote hazards whilst overlooking more immediate concerns. The authors suggest a restructured taxonomy addressing, for example, three key areas [...] ---Outline:(00:16) Analyses(07:03) Jobs--- First published: December 16th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-67-more --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.