An Overview of the European Union Framework Governing Generative AI Models and Systems

This study is a work in progress examining the legal framework governing generative AI models in the European Union. First, it studies the rules already applicable to generative AI models (GDPR, Copyright Law, Civil Liability, Digital Services Act). Second, it examines the latest version of the AI Act as it was voted by the EU Parliament on March 13, 2024. Lastly, it studies the two Directives dealing with civil liability: the new Product Liability Directive voted on March 12, 2024 and the proposal for an AI Liability Directive.