EU proposes thresholds for computational resources to clarify compliance for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models under the AI Act effective August 2025. The guidelines, subject to industry feedback via a survey, aim to establish when AI models become subject to regulatory requirements. Key points include defining GPAI models based on compute use (>= 10^22 FLOP), obligations for record-keeping, copyright policies, and potential compliance benefits for signatories to a forthcoming code of practice. Critics argue reliance on FLOP is flawed as it may inadequately reflect model capabilities and risks. Moreover, modifications over certain compute thresholds may elevate compliance burdens.
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