The voluntary code, published on 10 June alongside a set of common EU labelling icons, shows generative AI providers and deployers how to meet the AI Act's transparency obligations before they start applying on 2 August 2026.

The European Commission has seated the independent expert bodies that will help police the AI Act, just as lawmakers prepare to push its toughest deadlines back by 16 months.

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored in front of 80,824 at the Estadio Azteca, but the tournament's raucous first night will be remembered as much for the cards as for the goals.

The co-hosts opened the biggest World Cup ever staged with a 2-0 win in Mexico City, where Raul Jimenez ended a four-tournament scoring drought and three players were sent off.