Brussels Releases The European Union General-Purpose AI Code of Practice by Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin

Lessons from observing the EU AI Act’s Code of Practice development by Dr. Jasmin Cowin, Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellow

The author wrote in prior exclusive Stankevicius articles on The European Union’s AI Act Goes Live: What Higher Education Institutions Need to Know, and The European AI Act 2024: A Threat to International Academic Collaboration for Higher Education Institutions? Much has happened since those articles. The finalized voluntary The General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice for general-purpose AI models was released in Brussels on the 10 of July 2025 by the European Union, translating the AI Act’s broad obligations into specific standards.

The author had the privilege of observing GPAI development process but must adhere to the Chatham House rules, which are used around the world to encourage inclusive and open dialogue in meetings. The GPAI development launched in July 2024 with over 1,400 participants from industry, academia, civil society, and EU Member States. Group work started last year November 18, 2024, when the author joined Working Group 4: Internal risk management and governance of General-purpose AI providers meeting.

Citation and Stankevicius article link:

Cowin, J. (2025, July 13). Brussels releases the European Union general‑purpose AI code of practice. Stankevicius. https://stankevicius.co/artificial-intelligence/brussels-releases-the-european-union-general‑purpose‑ai‑code‑of‑practice/

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Author: drcowinj

Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin, an Associate Professor at Touro University, received the 2024 Touro University CETL Faculty Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching and the Rockefeller Institute of Government awarded her the prestigious Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship (2024-2025). As a Fulbright Scholar and SIT Graduate, she was selected to be a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist. Her expertise in AI in education is underscored by her role as an AI trainer and former Education Policy Fellow (EPFP™) at Columbia University's Teachers College. As a columnist for Stankevicius, she explores Nicomachean Ethics at the intersection of AI and education. She has contributed to initiatives like Computers for Schools Burundi, served as a resource specialist for Amity University in Uttar Pradesh, India, and participated in TESOL "Train the Trainer" programs in Yemen and Morocco. Her research interests include simulations and metaverse for educators-in-training, AI applications in education and language acquisition and teaching, and distributed ledger technologies, with a focus on her 'Education for 2060' theme. In conclusion, my commitment extends beyond transactional interactions, focusing instead on utilizing my skills and privileges to make a positive, enduring impact on the world.