Anthropic to Sign EU AI Code of Practice

Anthropic has announced its intention to sign the European Union's General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, safety, and accountability in AI development. In a company announcement, Anthropic highlighted that the EU Code, alongside the AI Continent Action Plan, provides a framework that balances innovation with rigorous safety standards.

The EU's AI Code aims to establish flexible yet robust safety guidelines, which are crucial for Europe to fully capitalize on AI's potential. Anthropic's participation aligns with its Responsible Scaling Policy, particularly in mitigating high-risk scenarios such as chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. The company emphasizes the importance of policy flexibility to adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Anthropic is committed to collaborating with the EU AI Office and international safety organizations to ensure the Code remains robust and responsive to emerging technologies. This approach aims to position Europe to responsibly leverage AI's transformative power while maintaining global competitiveness.