① Under pressure from tech giants and the US government, the European Commission is planning to suspend its implementation of artificial intelligence. (AI) Some provisions of the bill; ② The EU's AI bill is facing pressure from the US government, tech giants and European groups because it is too strict.
Under pressure from tech giants and the US government, the European Commission is planning to suspend some provisions of its artificial intelligence (AI) law.
It is understood that the EU will make a decision on a so-called "simplification scheme" on November 19, which will relax some digital regulations, including the AI Act that came into effect last year.
The draft comes as Europe debates how tough digital regulations should be enforced, especially amid strong opposition from tech giants backed by US President Trump.
The EU's AI Act, which came into effect last August, is the world's first comprehensive regulation of AI. Due to its stringent nature, the act is facing pressure from the US government, tech giants, and European groups.
Several companies, including Meta, have previously warned that the EU's approach to AI regulation could disconnect Europe from cutting-edge technology services.
A senior EU official revealed that the EU has been in contact with the Trump administration "regarding adjustments to the AI bill and other digital regulations."
Although the EU legislation has come into effect, many of its provisions will not be implemented for several years. Among them, key provisions concerning high-risk AI systems will officially take effect in August 2026. High-risk AI systems are defined as those that may pose a "serious risk" to health, safety, or fundamental civil rights.
The draft indicates that the European Commission is considering granting a one-year "grace period" to companies that violate the rules on the highest-risk use of AI.
EU officials said the draft is still under informal discussion within the Commission and among member states, and the final text may still be adjusted before it is formally adopted on November 19.
After the European Commission submits a formal proposal, it still needs to be approved by a majority of EU member states and the European Parliament.
According to the draft, providers of generative AI systems that have already entered the market before the regulations take effect will be granted a one-year grace period to allow them sufficient time to adjust their businesses without disrupting the market.
The European Commission also recommended postponing the implementation of penalties for breaches of the new AI transparency rules until August 2027 to “give providers and users of AI systems sufficient time to adapt.”
The draft also plans to simplify the compliance burden on businesses and centralize law enforcement by establishing a dedicated AI office.
(Article source: CLS)
