Understand how model-provider duties differ from obligations concerning downstream AI systems.
Model versus system
A general-purpose model can be integrated into many different systems. A downstream application may have additional obligations depending on its intended purpose and deployment.
Provider obligations
The Act includes obligations concerning technical documentation, information for downstream providers, copyright policy and a public summary of training content. Additional duties apply to models with systemic risk. Consult Chapter V for scope and detail.
Official Commission overview ↗Application
The main GPAI model provisions began applying on 2 August 2025. Transitional conditions may matter for models already on the market; review the official material before drawing conclusions.
This guide is an orientation, not a legal determination. Check the current legal text and official implementation guidance for your system.
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