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OpenAI aligns safety practices with EU AI Act’s GPAI Code

OpenAI has outlined how it aligns safety, security, and transparency work with the EU AI Act’s GPAI Code as enforcement approaches. The company has contributed to and endorsed the EU’s General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice and the Code of Practi

  • LLMs
  • Source: AI News
  • Published: 2026-07-31
  • Signal score: 5
  • 11 sources

Editor's take

OpenAI has publicly detailed its adherence to the EU AI Act's General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice, emphasizing its commitment to safety, security, and transparency as regulatory enforcement looms.

This move is significant as it positions OpenAI, a leading developer of large language models like GPT-4, to navigate the impending EU regulations. It signals a proactive attempt to demonstrate compliance and potentially influence the interpretation of these rules for powerful AI systems, impacting developers and users across the bloc.

Future developments will reveal how rigorously the EU will scrutinize OpenAI's claims and whether this alignment sets a precedent for other major AI labs. Key to watch will be the specific metrics and auditing mechanisms employed to verify these safety practices against the Act's requirements.

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