Google has confirmed its commitment to sign the European Union's voluntary Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI), marking a notable shift in its approach to AI regulation in Europe. This move supports the EU's efforts to implement the upcoming AI Act, which is expected to be among the world's strictest AI regulatory frameworks. The Code of Practice outlines compliance requirements for AI models such as Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-4, emphasizing safety, transparency, and accountability. Signatories, including Amazon, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI, agree to publish summaries of their model training data and adhere to safety and security protocols. The EU Commission and member states have confirmed the Code, which aims to reduce regulatory burdens and provide legal certainty under the AI Act. Meanwhile, some companies like Meta have resisted joining the Code. Additionally, xAI has announced it will sign the Code's chapter on safety and security, reinforcing broader industry support for safe AI deployment. The EU's initiative currently lacks participation from Chinese AI firms. Separately, Google has enhanced YouTube's safety features using AI, focusing on teen protection through non-personalized ads and default privacy settings, contributing to a 0.54% stock increase this week and a 4.21% rise year-to-date, with analysts maintaining a Moderate Buy rating.