Free GPAI checker · 2026

Are you a GPAI model provider under the EU AI Act?

Distinguish providing a general-purpose AI model from simply building or using an AI system on top of a third-party model.

Do you develop or provide the underlying general-purpose AI model?

Using an API or third-party foundation model does not by itself make you its GPAI provider.

YesWe develop/provide the underlying model.NoWe use a third-party model.UnclearOur modification or commercial arrangement needs review.

Is the model placed on the EU market?

YesWe make the model available in the EU.No identified EU placementNo EU market activity identified.Not sureDistribution or downstream access is unclear.

Is the model released under free/open-source conditions?

Open-source treatment is qualified and does not remove all GPAI obligations in every case.

YesPotential open-source treatment needs verification.NoCommercial/proprietary model.UnclearLicence and release conditions need review.

Has systemic-risk status or the relevant compute threshold been assessed?

Yes / potentially systemicAdditional obligations may apply.Assessed as not systemicKeep the basis documented.Not assessedA systemic-risk screen is still needed.

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Checker logic version 2026.09.29.