Summary

This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Boniface de Champris, Senior Manager at CCIA Europe and a leading expert on the EU AI Act. Boniface joins Enzai’s Var Shankar to provide an insider’s perspective on the high-stakes drafting of the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice.

They discuss the collaborative mechanics between the EU AI Office and specialized Working Groups, the evolution of documentation requirements, and how international research from the OECD and G7 is being codified into European law.

You can listen on Spotify or Apple Music or watch the episode here on YouTube.

Key takeaways

• The critical role of the GPAI Code of Practice in operationalizing the EU AI Act.

• Structural changes between the second and third drafts regarding transparency and copyright.

• How Working Groups are defining "systemic risk" for foundation models.

• Timeline and expectations for the final draft due in May 2025.

• The influence of global safety norms on local legislative drafting.