EU Reaches Agreement on Relaxing AI Regulations, Postponing Implementation of High-Risk Rules
The European Union has reached an agreement to relax its landmark AI regulations, postponing the enforcement of rules for high-risk AI systems until December 2027. This move, prompted by corporate complaints about excessive regulation, is criticized by some as a concession to tech giants.
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(Central News Agency Brussels 7th comprehensive foreign report) European Union countries and European Parliament members today reached an agreement to relax the landmark artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, including a delayed implementation date. Critics point out that this move shows Europe's concession to tech giants.
Reuters reported that this preliminary agreement was reached after 9 hours of negotiations and still requires formal approval from EU governments and the European Parliament in the coming months.
Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus, which holds the current EU rotating presidency, stated: "Today's agreement on the AI Act provides significant support to our businesses by reducing recurring administrative costs."
The AI Act, which took effect in August 2024, originally had its main provisions scheduled for phased implementation. This adjustment to the Act's content is part of the European Commission's initiative to simplify a series of new digital regulations.
This regulatory simplification effort stems from corporate complaints about redundant regulations and cumbersome bureaucratic procedures, which they believe hinder their ability to compete with US and Asian counterparts.
EU governments and lawmakers agreed to postpone the implementation deadline for regulations involving high-risk AI systems, such as those related to biometric identification, critical infrastructure, and law enforcement, from the original August 2, this year, to December 2, 2027.
All parties also agreed to exclude machinery from the scope of the AI Act, arguing that relevant areas are already regulated by industry standards. This move is seen as a concession to industry pressure. (Compiler: Chen Yu-ting) 1150507
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(Central News Agency Brussels 7th comprehensive foreign report) European Union countries and European Parliament members today reached an agreement to relax the landmark artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, including a delayed implementation date. Critics point out that this move shows Europe's concession to tech giants.
Reuters reported that this preliminary agreement was reached after 9 hours of negotiations and still requires formal approval from EU governments and the European Parliament in the coming months.
Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus, which holds the current EU rotating presidency, stated: "Today's agreement on the AI Act provides significant support to our businesses by reducing recurring administrative costs."
The AI Act, which took effect in August 2024, originally had its main provisions scheduled for phased implementation. This adjustment to the Act's content is part of the European Commission's initiative to simplify a series of new digital regulations.
This regulatory simplification effort stems from corporate complaints about redundant regulations and cumbersome bureaucratic procedures, which they believe hinder their ability to compete with US and Asian counterparts.
EU governments and lawmakers agreed to postpone the implementation deadline for regulations involving high-risk AI systems, such as those related to biometric identification, critical infrastructure, and law enforcement, from the original August 2, this year, to December 2, 2027.
All parties also agreed to exclude machinery from the scope of the AI Act, arguing that relevant areas are already regulated by industry standards. This move is seen as a concession to industry pressure. (Compiler: Chen Yu-ting) 1150507
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