Definitions

General-purpose AI system

AI system based on a GPAI model.

Art. 3(66)Art. 51

Definition

A general-purpose AI system is an AI system built on a general-purpose AI model, capable of serving a variety of purposes both for direct use and for integration into other systems. Most commercial image generators used in ecommerce are general-purpose AI systems, which is why their output can trigger Article 50 marking duties downstream.

This page is a plain-language summary for orientation only. It is not legal advice — the binding text is Regulation (EU) 2024/1689.

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