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EU Weighs Targeted Delays to AI Act Under Industry, U.S. Pressure

The Commission says it is still reflecting on options with no decision taken.

Overview

  • An internal draft reported by the Financial Times proposes a one-year grace period before enforcing rules on existing high-risk AI deployments.
  • Fines for transparency violations would be postponed until August 2027 to allow companies time to adapt, according to the draft.
  • Possible tweaks include looser post-market monitoring for high-risk systems through less prescriptive guidance, as reported by MLex.
  • A package of simplification measures is expected around November 19, and any changes would require approval from EU member states and the European Parliament.
  • Pressure on Brussels includes pushback from the Trump administration and an open letter from 46 European companies calling for a two-year pause.