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The bulk of the EU AI Act's technical standards are now expected to be ready on the heels of the legal application deadline for the high-risk requirements, according to a more realistic timeline that was shared this week. All the details on MLex. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

A paragraph introduced in the preamble to the Toys Safety Regulation outlines a broad interpretation of the AI Act's high-risk categorization, which the industry fears might set a precedent for how the AI law will interact with sectoral safety rules. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

The Commission and the EDPB have agreed to 'closely cooperate' on the upcoming guidelines on the interplay between the AI Act and the GDPR. But will these be separate documents or a joint guidance? The answer is: it depends. All details on MLex. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

Earlier this week, the Italian government presented an amendment to delete a controversial data localization rule in its national law implementing the AI Act after backlash over EU law conflicts and feasibility concerns. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

The latest drafts of the EU code of practice for GPAI models don't provide enough information for downstream players to comply with the AI Act's high-risk requirements, according to experts of the appliedAI Institute for Europe. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

Tensions between the AI Act and medical devices rules are emerging after the discussions around a Q&A document reached a halt last week due to significant opposition. Stakeholders consider the text to be descriptive and failing to address key concerns. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

🚨SCOOP: The European Commission is weighing a move to ‘stop the clock’ on enforcing the AI Act, alongside targeted ‘simplification’ amendments set to be included in an omnibus package expected later this year. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

The Netherlands will take a sector-by-sector, iterative approach to enforcing the EU AI Act, Sven Stevenson of the Dutch DPA told MLex. He also pointed out that they will aim to support AI developers in understanding and meeting compliance duties. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

Meta has still not delivered the #DSA risk assessment for its chatbot, Meta AI, which was rolled out for EU users on Facebook and Instagram in March. The risk assessment is expected "shortly" and the Commission will “follow up accordingly as appropriate.” mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

❗️Poland is calling to ‘stop the clock’ on the AI Act. A proposal to pause enforcement where compliance tools like standards are missing will be discussed at the Telecom Council on Friday. Also on the table: SME exemptions and a cross-regulatory forum. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

The European Commission's public consultation on the AI Act's classification of high-risk systems is finally out. ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

EU digital chief Henna Virkkunen said the Commission doesn’t “rule out” postponing parts of the AI Act, citing the need for standards before rules apply. Czechia called for a 2-year delay, Germany expressed openness, & Spain warned against deregulation. mlex.com/mlex/artificia…

The Commission is going ahead with finalizing the code of practice for AI models, despite discussions on a potential "stop the clock". The code, GPAI guidelines & template are expected by early July, while model providers are receiving the latest draft. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

For 🇵🇱 Deputy Minister Dariusz Standerski, the enforcement of the AI Act should be contingent upon the finalization of compliance tools, including the code of practice for GPAI models. However, the potential postponement should also be subject to conditions. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

The Commission's proposal for a digital omnibus is currently expected on Dec. 10, according to an internal doc seen by MLex. It will be in a package with the Digital Networks Act, the review of the Cybersecurity Act & the European Business Wallet. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

The EU Parliament is poised not to oppose the Commission’s decision to withdraw the AI Liability Directive and the Standard Essential Patents, as the EPP moved to reverse an earlier recommendation of the Conference of Committee Chairs. W/ Inbar_revah mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

❗The Commission wants EU countries to adopt a “fall back” clause in their AI Act sanction regimes, ensuring all violations are enforceable, incl. with specific sanctions on AI literacy, fundamental rights impact assessments, and the right to explanation. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

Changing the EU Copyright Directive is no longer taboo. While a full overhaul is not currently planned, targeted amendments might follow next year's evaluation, which in relation to AI might concern issues like licensing, liability, and authorship. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

The Commission will clarify in the upcoming high-risk guidelines whether manufacturers of products with embedded AI features must comply with the AI Act’s high-risk regime, even when not using third-party conformity assessments, MLex has learned. mlex.com/mlex/articles/…

The Commission opened a call to select 60 experts to form the EU AI Act's scientific panel, which will advise and support its supervision of general-purpose AI models. The deadline for applications is Sept. 14, while the GPAI rules apply as of Aug. 2. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commis…