General-purpose AI models. The approved text includes a new, separate framework for GPAI models in Articles 52-52e. Key provisions include:
- Definition: GPAI models are defined as “an AI model, including when trained with a large amount of data using self-supervision at scale, that displays significant generality and is capable to competently perform a wide range of distinct tasks regardless of the way the model is placed on the market and that can be integrated into a variety of downstream systems or applications.”
- General obligations: Article 52c introduces horizontal obligations for all GPAI models such as maintaining and providing and technical documentation to the new AI Office and national competent authorities, as well as providing certain documentation to downstream providers to help them understand the model’s capabilities and limitations and to comply with the regulation. GPAI model providers must also adopt a copyright policy and issue a summary of content used to train the model.
- Authorized representative: Under Article 52ca, GPAI model providers outside the European Union must appoint an authorized EU-based representative to perform required…
