US EditionEU Sticks with Timeline for AI Rules, Dismissing Calls for a Pause From some Companies and Countries
- The European Commission confirmed it will implement the AI Act according to the legal timetable, with key rules starting from August 2025 and beyond.
- This decision follows calls by 46 CEOs and major tech firms including Alphabet and Meta to delay the Act due to concerns about unclear and overlapping rules.
- The Act phases in obligations beginning with certain provisions effective since February, general-purpose AI model rules in August 2025, and high-risk model rules in August 2026.
- Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier emphasized that enforcement deadlines will not be extended or delayed, making it clear that the Commission intends to adhere strictly to the established legal timelines.
- The Commission indicated it may temporarily set aside some parts if related guidelines are not ready, but overall the Act will proceed, signaling sustained regulatory pressure on AI developers.
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