In a document dated 27 February, the European Tech Alliance (ETA) warns of the problems that could arise from a poorly designed General Purpose AI Code of Practice, the drafting of which has been delayed (see EUROPE 13585/18).
The ETA argues that an “effective” code of practice should support the development of artificial intelligence, promote fair competition and avoid unnecessary regulatory burdens, and proposes five essential principles: reduce compliance costs and operational burdens to encourage innovation; make using AI practical by providing a harmonised regulatory framework; keep fair competition as a compass; adapt AI rules to all businesses, particularly SMEs; support the twin transition (digital and green).
The paper recommends four concrete actions to ensure that the Code aligns with the AI Act: limit the scope of application to providers of general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI); ensure appropriate transparency; do not require participation in standard-setting organisations; limit external assessments to appropriate cases.
Originally expected in the week of 17 February, the third version of the ‘General Purpose AI Code’ will not be published until the first weeks of March. However, its design is taking longer than expected, in particular because of uncertainties surrounding its signature by certain players in the sector (see EUROPE 13574/11) and the need to clarify certain points.
See the document: https://aeur.eu/f/fpm (Original version in French by Isalia Stieffatre)