EU countries and lawmakers reach a temporary deal to soften AI rules
Francis Maguire reports EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers agreed on Thursday to ease historic artificial intelligence rules, including delaying their implementation, amid criticism that critics say Europe is succumbing to Big Tech.
They reached a tentative agreement on new AI rules, but the rules have been weakened compared to earlier strict proposals.
The EU has agreed in principle on how to regulate artificial intelligence, but the final rules are less strict than originally planned due to compromises made during negotiations.
The news also comes after companies complained about overlapping regulation and red tape that they believe hurts their ability to compete with American and Asian rivals.
EU governments and lawmakers agreed to delay rules on high-risk AI systems until December next year.
Additionally, those systems include biometrics or anything related to critical infrastructure and law enforcement.
EU lawmakers also agreed to exclude machinery from the AI ​​Act, as it is already subject to regional rules.
