The European Commission is considering delaying parts of the EU’s landmark AI Act after pressure from major tech firms and the Trump administration. Internal documents suggest a one-year grace period for companies developing high-risk or generative AI systems and postponing fines for rule violations until 2027. The goal is to give businesses more time to adapt without disrupting the market.
Critics, including lawmakers, warn that such delays could weaken the world’s first comprehensive AI law and create legal uncertainty. European companies like Airbus and Mercedes-Benz have also called for a two-year pause for smoother implementation.