European Union: Copyright and Third Draft Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence: Towards a Balanced Governance of General AI

With the rise of models of artificial intelligence for general use (GPAI), copyright is at a critical juncture. The European Union is now trying to reconcile technological innovation with respect for the fundamental rights of creators. It is in this context that it proposes a Code of Good Practice on AI, designed to regulate the uses of GPAI in accordance with the European Regulation on AI (AI Act). Published in March 2025, the third version of …