The European Union has published a code of practice for tech giants, focusing on transparency, copyright protections, and public safety when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). The initial voluntary implementation begins August 2, with enforcement starting August 2026. According to the EU’s AI Act, companies must never pirate materials for AI training, a practice used by Meta and others. This commitment is expected to significantly impact innovation in the industry.
Under the new guidelines, AI companies must share detailed information about their training data, including the rationale behind design choices and data sources. This transparency requirement aims to prevent the use of stolen or pirated data, which currently affects one in five AI models.
Source: arstechnica.com

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