Article 54 — Authorised representatives of providers of general-purpose AI models

Before placing a general-purpose AI model on the EU market, a provider based outside the Union must appoint, in writing, an authorised representative established within it. That representative verifies the technical documentation exists, keeps it available to the AI Office for ten years, answers reasoned requests, and cooperates with authorities. It must end the mandate if it believes the provider is breaching the Act. Open-source models without systemic risk are exempt.