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European Companies Urge EU to Delay AI Rules

EUROPEAN UNION, JUL 2 – More than 45 European companies and politicians urge a two-year pause on the AI Act due to unclear rules and delayed guidance, warning it could stifle innovation and competitiveness.

  • Earlier this week, 46 European company leaders urged President von der Leyen to pause AI Act obligations to address regulatory uncertainties.
  • Stemming from unclear, overlapping regulations and missing guidance on GPAI rules, European business leaders warn of threats to competitiveness.
  • European CEOs, US government, and Big Tech pressure reveal lobbying for delays amid unclear AI regulations, exemplified by companies like ASML, Philips, and Google requesting a grace period.
  • The European Commission replied that a Code of Practice will be published by end-2025, with a possible pause if guidance is delayed, following a Brussels meeting with US tech representatives.
  • Looking ahead, GPAI rules take effect in August 2025, with a potential two-year pause to ensure clarity and competitiveness, impacting Europe's AI leadership.
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BetaNews broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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