The European Commission has proposed delaying and streamlining several major digital laws, including its flagship AI Act, in what officials call the “Digital Omnibus.”
🇪🇺 The EU proposed easing key AI and data privacy rules to help its tech sector compete globally, despite criticism that it is retreating from its role as a digital watchdog.
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The plan, which still requires approval from EU member states, would push back enforcement of the strictest rules for high-risk AI systems from August 2026 to December 2027.
The shift reflects growing concern in Europe that heavy regulation is stifling innovation and widening the gap with the United States, where President Donald Trump’s tech-friendly administration has embraced a lighter regulatory approach.
EU leaders now fear losing ground in the global AI race and are prioritizing growth and “digital sovereignty” by easing compliance burdens on European companies.
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The Commission says the revised plan will offer a more “innovation-friendly” framework while maintaining safety standards.
But critics see the move as a retreat from Europe’s long-standing emphasis on strong AI oversight just as the U.S. accelerates its own pro-industry strategy.
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