AI Act Timeline Faces Possible Delay Amid Standards Uncertainty
EU officials are considering delaying parts of the AI Act if key standards are not ready, with industry and some ministers supporting a conditional pause in enforcement.
AI governance
US Tech Giants Push for Simple AI Code of Practice
US tech giants urge the EU to keep its upcoming AI Code of Practice simple to avoid excessive burdens, as the bloc finalizes rules for general-purpose AI under the AI Act.
EU Commission Publishes Q&A on AI Literacy
The European Commission’s Q&A clarifies that AI literacy obligations under the AI Act apply from February 2025, with enforcement starting August 2026 and broad requirements for training staff.
Commission considers AI Act simplification
The European Commission may adjust the AI Act after review, focusing first on simplifying implementation and soon releasing a voluntary code of practice for general-purpose AI providers.
AI Act Faces Enforcement Challenges Due to Budget and Expertise Shortages
Funding shortages and lack of technical expertise threaten the effective enforcement of the EU AI Act, raising concerns about member states’ regulatory capacity.
Big Tech Influence Raises Concerns in EU General Purpose AI Code Drafting
Big Tech firms influenced the drafting of the EU’s General Purpose AI Code of Practice, raising concerns about regulatory capture and limited stakeholder participation.
AI Act Standards Face Delays as Deadlines Approach
Delays in EU AI Act technical standards mean companies may face uncertainty until at least 2026 as standardization bodies work to ensure compliance and consensus.
Implementing Human Oversight Under the EU AI Act
The Knowledge Centre’s report identifies key challenges and ambiguities in implementing the EU AI Act’s human oversight requirements under Article 14.
EU Commission considers review of AI Act to simplify digital regulations
The EU is reviewing its AI Act to simplify compliance for businesses, balancing industry demands for flexibility with the law’s original goal to ensure accountability and mitigate AI risks.
EU AI Office Launches AI Literacy Repository for Article 4 Support
The EU AI Office launched a living repository of AI literacy practices to support Article 4 of the AI Act, promoting transparency, skill-building, and collaboration among AI providers and deployers.