BVDW Publishes Voluntary 17-Part Code for Workplace AI Use, Including Consent Before AI Meeting Notes
TLDR
The BVDW has released a voluntary 17-part code with 94 pointers for staff using AI at work, including a suggested three-prompt cap and consent before AI meeting notes.
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BVDW's voluntary code of conduct for AI at work contains 17 parts and 94 pointers for staff, including a suggested three-prompt cap and a requirement for consent before AI meeting notes are taken. The piece, as covered by PPC Land, questions whether a voluntary code can reach everyday habits that the EU AI Act does not address.
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