US tech giants including Amazon, IBM, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI urged the European Commission to simplify its upcoming Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI to reduce administrative burdens. The code aims to assist AI model providers in complying with the EU's AI Act. The final draft was delayed due to requests for extended consultations. Concerns were raised by publishers about copyright impacts, while tech companies warned against stifling innovation. ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus also expressed worries about Big Tech's influence on creative rights. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)