The EU plans to postpone and simplify parts of its AI law and the GDPR in order to give companies easier access to data and more time for implementation. Critics warn that this would weaken data protection and security. It is suspected that the planned changes are influenced by pressure from the US and lobbying by industry. Regulations for high-risk AI could be postponed until 2027, raising concerns about biometric surveillance, among other things.
Switzerland, which is closely linked to the EU market, could feel the impact, as its lawmakers often emulate Brussels. While large companies welcome the relaxation of regulations, experts warn that Swiss citizens are also exposed to a higher risk of data misuse and the rapid spread of high-risk AI systems.