Meet the Chairs leading the development of the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice

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2024-09-30 21:00:17

Hundreds of participants are set to attend the kick-off Plenary for the development of the first Code of Practice for general-purpose AI models under the AI Act.

Organised by the EU AI Office, this event marks the beginning of a collaborative effort involving general-purpose AI model providers, industry organisations, academia, and civil society, aiming to craft a robust framework. The Plenary will focus on outlining the working groups, timelines, and the expected outcomes, including the initial insights of a multi-stakeholder consultation with almost 430 submissions.

Chairs and Vice-Chairs play pivotal roles in shaping the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. These experts, drawn from diverse backgrounds in computer science, AI governance and law, will guide the process across four working groups. Their leadership is central to developing and refining drafts that address transparency, copyright, risk assessment, mitigation measures and internal risk management and governance of general-purpose AI providers. Selection criteria prioritised expertise, independence, and ensuring geographical diversity and gender balance.

For example, the co-chairs of the working group on transparency and copyright bring a unique combination of expertise. One has a deep background in European copyright law, with over 25 years of experience, while the other offers extensive knowledge in AI transparency, backed by a PhD from MIT and leadership in human-centric AI research.