Signal The EU AI Act phases in general-purpose AI obligations with a voluntary code

Summary

Capgemini records that regulators are moving in the same direction as consumers on responsible AI. The European Union's AI Act introduces obligations for general-purpose AI in phases. These rules are accompanied by a voluntary Code of Practice that sets expectations on transparency, copyright, and safety. Signatories are given a practical grace period while the guidance settles in. The report also points to the UK competition authority's principles stressing transparency and accountability, which reinforce the need for clear disclosures in AI-mediated shopping.