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On November 19, 2025, the EU Commission (Commission) published a set of legislative proposals to introduce more flexibility into a number of EU digital regulations, including:
On July 10, 2025, the European Commission (EC) published the final version of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice (Code). This voluntary instrument provides guidance on how providers of general-purpose AI models (GPAI), including those posing systemic risks (GPAI-SR), can comply with their obligations under the AI Act, which become applicable on August 2, 2025. The Code is structured around three key areas: transparency, copyright, and safety and security. Adherence to the Code is voluntary, but providers who decide not to comply with it may face heightened scrutiny from regulators, as they will be expected to demonstrate AI Act compliance through alternative means.Continue Reading EU Releases Final Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models
On April 22, 2025, the EU Commission’s AI Office published draft guidelines to clarify the obligations in the EU AI Act for providers of general-purpose AI models (guidelines). These obligations will be applicable to AI…
Continue Reading EU AI Office Clarifies Key Obligations for AI Models Becoming Applicable in AugustOn February 4, 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued draft guidelines clarifying the AI practices that are prohibited under the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. While non-binding, the guidelines offer valuable clarifications and practical examples to help businesses navigate their obligations under the AI Act. The EC has approved the draft guidelines, but is still to formally adopt them, which is expected in the near term.Continue Reading EU Commission Issues Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices Under EU AI Act
On December 18, 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its much-anticipated Opinion on the processing of personal data in the context of AI models in light of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).Continue Reading EU Privacy Regulators Confirm That Legitimate Interest Is a Valid Legal Basis for AI Model Training and Deployment
On September 10, 2024, the European Commission (EC) offices in charge of the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)—the European body composed of all EU data protection regulators that oversees the consistent application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)—announced that they intend to provide guidance on the interplay between the DMA and GDPR.Continue Reading EU Agencies to Develop Guidance on the Interplay Between the DMA and GDPR
On July 12, 2024, the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) was published in the Official Journal of the EU. This was the last step for the AI Act to become law. The AI Act will enter into force 20 days after the publication, i.e., on August 1.Continue Reading EU AI Act to Enter into Force in August
