The EU AI Act Newsletter

Talks on delaying the AI Act collapse over industrial AI, Merz diverges from his coalition partner, and Parliament invites Anthropic to a hearing on the Mythos model. Legislative Process EU legislators fail to clinch deal to delay AI law: Pieter Haeck from POLITICO describes how EU legislators failed to agree on a rollback of the bloc's AI rules, with requirements for machinery and medical devices emerging as the main sticking point. After hours of talks, negotiators from the European Parliament and EU countries parted ways without a deal that would have delayed a key part of the AI Act until December 2027 and banned AI nudification apps, and no date has been set to resume discussions. Because new rules for high-risk AI applications are due to apply this August, the collapse tightens the timeline to avoid legal uncertainty. At the heart of the dispute, the centre-right in Parliament, backed by Germany, is pushing to let products such as machinery and medical devices comply with sectoral law rather than the AI Act, a move opposed by several member states and the centre-left. Merz's coalition partner opposed his push to cut EU's AI rules: Maximilian Henning, reporting for Euractiv, reveals [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(04:04) Analyses(08:06) Tools & Resources(08:57) Discussion about this post(09:00) Ready for more? --- First published: May 4th, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-101-trilogue --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Celebrating 100 editions of the newsletter with Virkkunen's vision for the AI Continent, the Omnibus endgame, and Europe's frontier AI access question. This is the 100th edition of the newsletter. To mark the occasion, I've opened an Ask Me Anything in the Substack chat – questions, reflections and predictions all welcome. Legislative Process Building AI the European way: Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, reflects on the first year of the Commission's AI Continent Action Plan, which was built around five pillars: infrastructure, data, skills, adoption and simplification. On the infrastructure side, 19 AI Factories have been deployed across European supercomputers, whilst the proposed AI Gigafactories concept has already attracted 76 expressions of interest spanning 16 Member States. Turning to adoption, €1 billion in funding calls has been mobilised for strategic sectors, alongside targeted initiatives such as AI-powered cancer and cardiovascular screening centres and a Grand Challenge competition to develop sovereign European AI models. Meanwhile, the AI Omnibus, delivered in November, seeks to adjust the the AI Act's timeline and address implementation challenges. Virkkunen frames these together as a distinctly European approach that manages risk whilst encouraging innovation. Finally, she announces a forthcoming tech [...] ---Outline:(00:49) Legislative Process(02:06) Analyses(07:29) Whats Next?(08:30) Discussion about this post(08:34) Ready for more? --- First published: April 20th, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-100-the --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Beyond the "US innovates, Europe regulates" divide.. Legislative Process MEPs agree on proposals to simplify AI rules: The European Parliament adopted its position on an AI Act simplification proposal with 569 votes in favour, 45 against and 23 abstentions. Notably, the proposal delays rules for high-risk AI systems to allow implementation guidance and standards preparation. MEPs introduce fixed application dates: 2 December 2027 for high-risk systems and 2 August 2028 for systems covered by EU sectoral safety legislation. Additionally, MEPs grant providers until 2 November 2026 for watermarking compliance. They’re introducing a ban on “nudifier” systems that create or manipulate sexually explicit images of identifiable people without consent. This excludes systems with effective safeguards. Furthermore, MEPs permit personal data processing to detect and correct biases in AI system provided strict necessity safeguards are in place. They back extending SME support measures to small mid-cap enterprises. MEPs argue that AI Act obligations can be less stringent for products already regulated under sectoral laws. Following the Parliament's adoption, negotiations with the Council on the law's final form can now begin. Analyses Beyond “US Innovates, Europe Regulates”: Julia Tréhu, Program Manager and Fellow, and Adrienne Goldstein, Senior Program Coordinator, at the [...] ---Outline:(00:30) Legislative Process(01:56) Analyses(08:37) Discussion about this post(08:41) Ready for more? --- First published: April 7th, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-99-bridging --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

MEPs adopted a joint position on simplifying the AI Act with 101 votes in favour, nine against and eight abstentions. The Council agreed on streamlining AI rules.. Legislative Process MEPs support postponement of certain rules: Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted a joint position on simplifying the AI Act, with 101 votes in favour, 9 against and 8 abstentions. Notably, the proposal supports postponing activation of certain high-risk AI system rules, given that key standards may not be finalised by the 2 August 2026 deadline. To ensure predictability, MEPs propose fixed application dates: 2 December 2027 for high-risk systems and 2 August 2028 for systems covered by EU sectorial safety legislation. In addition, MEPs favour shorter watermarking compliance extensions until 2 November 2026. Separately, they introduce a ban on “nudifier” systems creating or manipulating sexually explicit images resembling identifiable persons without consent, excluding systems with effective safeguards. They also back extending SME support measures to small mid-cap enterprises. Following the Parliament's plenary vote expected on 26 March, negotiations with the Council will commence. Council agrees its position to streamline rules: The Council has agreed its position on streamlining AI rules, treating the proposal with utmost priority. Member [...] ---Outline:(00:41) Legislative Process(03:09) Analyses(09:18) Discussion about this post(09:22) Ready for more? --- First published: March 24th, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-98-parliament --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The 2026 International AI Safety Report was launched at the New Delhi AI Impact Summit. Lead writer Carina Prunkl discusses its relevance for AI Act implementation.. Legislative Process Commission publishes second draft of Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content: The European Commission is facilitating a voluntary code of practice to help providers and deployers comply with Article 50 of the AI Act, which mandates marking and labelling of AI-generated content. This second draft incorporates feedback from hundreds of stakeholders, including industry, academia and civil society, gathered through surveys, meetings and workshops in January 2026, alongside contributions from Member States and European Parliament representatives. The revised code has been streamlined to reduce compliance burden whilst promoting open standards and an EU icon for labelling. The code comprises two sections: Section 1 addresses marking and detecting AI content for generative AI system providers, with enhanced flexibility and clarity; Section 2 targets deployers, focusing on labelling deepfakes and text on matters of public interest, adopting a more flexible and practice-oriented approach. Feedback on this draft is due by 30 March, with finalisation expected by early June 2026. The transparency rules become applicable on 2 August 2026. Analyses [...] ---Outline:(00:39) Legislative Process(02:00) Analyses(08:38) Discussion about this post(08:42) Ready for more? --- First published: March 9th, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-97-safety --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Industry groups welcome the AI Omnibus proposals but want them to go further, while civil society organisations warn against rolling back fundamental rights.. Legislative Process Council spells out possible new powers for AI Office: A second Council compromise text for the AI simplification package details enhanced inspection powers for the AI Office under the AI Act, according to Maximilian Henning from Euractiv. The Commission's November omnibus proposal sought to centralise AI market inspection powers within the AI Office, moving them away from national bodies. The Office would oversee AI systems built by companies on top of their own general-purpose AI models. Member states are now specifying that this should also apply within the same “undertaking” – a broad term covering organisations acting economically together – potentially encompassing corporate structures like Alphabet, Meta or xAI. The second draft clarifies enforcement powers, permitting the Office to examine company books and relevant data, take copies, and question staff about documents, though legally privileged information and journalists’ sources remain protected. The Office could also request national watchdogs investigate on its behalf. Signatory Taskforce of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice: The EU AI Office has launched The Signatory Taskforce, which facilitates [...] ---Outline:(00:38) Legislative Process(03:02) Analyses(08:23) Discussion about this post(08:27) Ready for more? --- First published: February 17th, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-96-simplification --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

At Davos, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen defended Europe's AI rulebook arguing that a single EU law is better than a hundred American ones.. Legislative Process Commission misses high-risk AI guidelines deadline: Euractiv's Maximilian Henning reported that the European Commission will publish draft guidelines later this month to help developers identify high-risk AI systems under the EU AI rules, having missed the 2 February 2026 deadline. Classifying AI systems is essential for companies, as high-risk AI systems face significantly stricter requirements, including additional compliance documentation. The Act relies on the Commission guidance on classification, with a comprehensive list of practical examples. The Commission gathered input last summer and received feedback via the AI Board, a group of national experts. A Commission spokesperson explained that the delay resulted from integrating substantial feedback received over the past month whilst following internal procedures, adding that the priority remains publishing draft guidelines for final stakeholder consultation in February before official adoption. Renew lawmaker Michael McNamara, co-chair of a parliamentary group overseeing the enforcement of AI rules, called the delay “entirely unacceptable”, stating that it undermines the AI Office's credibility. However, he emphasised that adequately staffing the Office to fulfil its responsibilities was [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(02:00) Analyses(08:05) Discussion about this post(08:09) Ready for more? --- First published: February 3rd, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-95-one-law --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Fifty-seven European Parliament lawmakers from across the political spectrum have called for a ban on AI applications that create non-consensual sexual deepfake images.. Legislative Process Grok nudification scandal: POLITICO's Pieter Haeck reported that fifty-seven European Parliament lawmakers across the political spectrum have called for a ban on AI applications that generate non-consensual sexualised deepfake images within the EU. The call follows widespread outrage at proliferation of such images created by Grok bot on Elon Musk's social network X. The lawmakers contend that these AI systems should be prohibited under the EU's AI law, citing their facilitation of sexual violence against women and children. The European Commission has requested additional information from X and ordered retention of Grok-related documents until the end of the year. Although X announced it would prevent editing of images of people in revealing clothing, POLITICO verified that users could still generate such images. Lawmakers argue that the Digital Services Act alone is insufficient to address this problem, requesting the Commission to confirm that these systems are banned under the AI Act or other EU legislation. Relatedly, Laura Caroli, a former co-negotiator of the AI Act, has written a Substack post exploring how an [...] ---Outline:(00:38) Legislative Process(06:40) Analyses(08:25) Discussion about this post(08:29) Ready for more? --- First published: January 19th, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-94-grok --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

This first draft of the Code of Practice on transparency of AI-generated content was released aiming to help organisations comply with requirements for marking and labelling such content.. Legislative Process First Code of Practice draft published: The first draft of the Code of Practice on transparency of AI-generated content addresses key considerations for providers and deployers of AI systems within the scope of Article 50(2) and (4) of the AI Act. Developed through collaborative effort involving hundreds of participants from industry, academia, civil society and Member States, the Code emerged from two Working Groups established in November 2025. The drafting process incorporated 187 written submissions from a public consultation, three workshops and a review of expert studies. The Code aims to ensure that AI-generated and manipulated content are marked in machine-readable, detectable and interoperable formats, whilst enabling people to identify deepfakes and AI-generated text published regarding matters of public interest. This foundational draft invites stakeholder feedback by 23 January 2026 to inform the second version, which will facilitate transparency of AI-generated content within the EU. Analyses 2026 to be the year the world comes together for AI safety? A Nature editorial predicts continued progress in artificial intelligence in [...] ---Outline:(00:39) Legislative Process(01:49) Analyses(08:23) Discussion about this post(08:27) Ready for more? --- First published: January 5th, 2026 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-93-transparency --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission is inviting feedback on draft rules for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes as part of the AI Act.. Legislative Process Consultation on AI regulatory sandboxes: The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft implementing act for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes under the AI Act, with consultation open from 2 December 2025 to 13 January 2026. The Act permits prospective providers to develop, train, validate and test innovative AI systems for limited periods under regulatory supervision within controlled frameworks established by competent authorities, including in real-world conditions where appropriate. These AI regulatory sandboxes aim to support the Act's objectives of fostering AI innovation whilst ensuring compliance with the legislation. The Commission will adopt an implementing act to set out common rules for the establishment and operation of sandboxes as mandated by the AI Act. The draft implementing act is available for public consultation for five weeks, during which stakeholders can submit comments on the proposed framework. Consultation on protocols for reserving rights from text and data mining: The European Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation from 1 December 2025 to 9 January 2026 on protocols for reserving rights from text and data mining under the AI [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(02:52) Analyses(08:04) Discussion about this post(08:08) Ready for more? --- First published: December 15th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-92-ai-sandboxes --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has launched a whistleblower tool for reporting suspected breaches of the AI Act directly to the EU AI Office.. Legislative Process Commission launches Digital Omnibus proposal: The European Commission has proposed simplification measures within the Digital Omnibus to ensure effective AI Act implementation whilst supporting innovation. The package addresses artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data regulations. One of the key provisions links rules for high-risk AI systems to the availability of necessary support tools such as standards, with implementation delayed up to 16 months until the Commission confirms that these resources are ready. This approach aims to provide companies with essential guidance before enforcement begins. Other proposed amendments include extending SME simplifications to small mid-cap companies, potentially saving €225 million annually through reduced technical documentation requirements. The package also broadens regulatory sandbox access for more innovators, establishing an EU-level sandbox by 2028 and expanding real-world testing opportunities, particularly in sectors like automotive. Additionally, the Commission proposes reinforcing the AI Office's powers and centralising oversight of AI systems built on general-purpose models to reduce governance fragmentation. Commission launches whistleblower tool: The European Commission has launched a whistleblower tool for the AI Act, providing a secure and confidential [...] ---Outline:(00:35) Legislative Process(04:07) Analyses(08:41) Discussion about this post --- First published: December 1st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-91-whistleblower --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission is expected to propose a year-long delay for key elements of its AI regulation in its forthcoming Digital Omnibus.. Legislative Process Code of practice on AI-generated content launches: The European Commission has initiated work on a code of practice for marking and labelling AI-generated content, launching with a plenary meeting on 5 November 2025. The initiative responds to increasing difficulties in distinguishing between AI-generated and human-created content, aiming to reduce risks of misinformation, fraud, impersonation, and consumer deception. This voluntary code will help providers meet AI Act transparency requirements, which mandate clear marking of deepfakes and certain AI-generated content. The code will support content marking in machine-readable formats to enable detection across various media types including audio, images, video and text. The code will particularly focus on helping deployers disclose AI involvement in public interest matters. Independent experts appointed by the European AI Office will lead a seven-month, stakeholder-driven process, incorporating input from public consultation and selected stakeholders. These requirements will take effect in August 2026, complementing existing regulations for high-risk and general-purpose AI. Meet the chairs of the new code here. Social democrats lay down red lines on revamping EU's digital rulebook: As [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(03:55) Analyses(07:52) Jobs(08:19) Discussion about this post --- First published: November 17th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-90-digital --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

CEN and CENELEC have announced exceptional measures to speed up the development of European standards supporting the AI Act.. Legislative Process German digital ministry asks: According to Luca Bertuzzi from MLex, Germany's digital ministry has proposed significant changes to the AI Act through a draft position paper circulated by the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation, which requires Social Democratic Party approval to become official stance. The paper advocates for more lenient implementation and reduced requirements. It suggests one-year extensions for high-risk requirements and sectoral obligations deadlines, broader research exemptions encompassing real-world testing, and harmonisation of terminology across EU regulations. The ministry also seeks streamlined documentation requirements, clearer definitions of model providers and provider-user transitions, and a review of high-risk categories, particularly in insurance. Additional recommendations include simplifying technical documentation and AI literacy requirements, removing fundamental rights impact assessments for public bodies, and extending quality management system exemptions to SMEs and start-ups. Dutch authority probe into early violations of the rules for general-purpose AI models: Luca Bertuzzi also reported that OpenAI, xAI and Mistral may face early enforcement actions under the AI Act following a Dutch Data Protection Authority investigation revealing their chatbots provided misleading voting advice ahead [...] ---Outline:(00:35) Legislative Process(03:44) Analyses(08:05) Jobs(08:38) Discussion about this post --- First published: November 3rd, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-89-ai-standards --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

To help implement the AI Act, the European Commission has launched two key resources: the AI Act Service Desk and the Single Information Platform.. Legislative Process Resources to support implementation: The European Commission has launched two key resources to facilitate AI Act implementation: the AI Act Service Desk and Single Information Platform. These initiatives aim to support trustworthy AI development while providing necessary legal clarity across Europe. The Single Information Platform will serve as a central hub for AI Act information, offering stakeholders comprehensive guidance on implementation. The platform includes materials from Member States, FAQs and various resources. Three digital tools are featured on the platform: 1) a Compliance Checker helping stakeholders identify their legal obligations and compliance requirements; 2) an AI Act Explorer for intuitive navigation through the Act's chapters, annexes and recitals; and 3) an online form connecting users to the AI Act Service Desk, staffed [...] ---Outline:(00:38) Legislative Process(03:56) Analyses(08:46) Discussion about this post --- First published: October 20th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-88-resources --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!46iE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90cf3c83-225a-486e-b6a8-ca6d3c93d509_1920x1920.jpeg" alt="News article screenshot. The headline reads: "Dutch chips star exec slams EU for overregulating AI" Subheading: "EU policies mean top artificial intelligence talent is 'buying a ticket to Silicon Valley,' says ASML chief financial officer."" style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to seek input on simplifying legislation through the upcoming Digital Omnibus.. Legislative Process Simplification consultation launches: The European Commission has launched a call for evidence seeking input on simplifying legislation through the upcoming Digital Omnibus, particularly regarding data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This initiative aligns with the Commission's broader simplification agenda, aiming to create a more business-friendly environment by reducing administrative burdens. The plan targets an overall reduction in administrative burden of at least 25% for all companies and 35% for SMEs, as outlined in the Competitiveness Compass. The Commission emphasises its commitment to maintaining high standards of online fairness and safety while creating an innovation-friendly regulatory environment with streamlined procedures, reduced paperwork and simplified rules. This call for evidence, open until 14 October 2025, follows stakeholder consultations on the Data Union Strategy, Cybersecurity Act revision, and Apply AI [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(03:47) Analyses(08:32) Discussion about this post --- First published: October 1st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-87-digital --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!siCO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffea38a8a-26c6-4b88-80f9-f0261900628e_1920x1920.png" alt="News article screenshot. The headline reads: "Ribera comes out against AI 'stop the clock'" Subheading: "EU's competition chief cautioned against the bloc rolling back on legislative initiatives or backtracking on existing rules at an event on Tuesday" Published by Euractiv, written by Anupriya Datta." style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Concerns have been raised about OpenAI's compliance with the EU AI Act requirements for its recently released GPT-5 model, particularly regarding the disclosure of training data.. Legislative Process Commission consultation on transparent AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a consultation to develop guidelines and a Code of Practice for transparent AI systems, particularly focusing on supporting deployers and providers of generative AI systems to detect and label AI generated or manipulated content. Under the AI Act, deployers and providers of generative AI must inform users when they are interacting with AI systems, including being exposed to emotion recognition and biometric categorisation systems, or when they encounter AI-generated content. The Commission is seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders, including AI providers, deployers, public and private organisations, academics, civil society representatives, supervisory authorities and citizens. The consultation deadline is 2 October 2025, alongside a simultaneous call for [...] ---Outline:(00:40) Legislative Process(03:05) Analyses(08:42) Discussion about this post --- First published: September 15th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-86-concerns --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gmvx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77c3ba41-94bb-4776-b895-a7991977068d_1920x1920.png" alt="News article screenshot. The headline reads: "ChatGPT, are you following the EU's rules for AI yet?" Subheading: "OpenAI does not appear to have published information about the data sources it used to develop its flagship model, GPT-5"" style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

EU regulation currently lacks clarity on the extent to which AI chatbots are allowed to encourage engagement through intimacy.. Legislative Process Poland has yet to designate the market surveillance authority: Poland's delay in appointing a market‑surveillance authority under the AI Act could trigger infringement proceedings, warns legal expert Maria Dymitruk. The Act, which came into force on 1 August 2024, sets out staggered implementation dates, and all Member States were required to inform Brussels of their designated watchdogs by 2 August 2025, according to the Polish state news agency PAP. Despite the absence of an appointed body, Dymitruk stresses that Polish firms must already comply with the regulation wherever its obligations apply, and breaches are punishable. She cautions that the gap creates uncertainty, as some market participants might mistakenly believe the rules are not yet binding. Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski downplays the risk of EU action, arguing that Poland is helping [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(02:00) Analyses(06:38) Jobs --- First published: September 1st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-85-concerns --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hvJw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4f8634b7-3436-46a7-bf1b-d9601f93c696_1080x1350.png" alt="News article screenshot. The headline reads: "Is your AI trying to make you fall in love with it?" Subheading: "New research explores how good (and bad) AI models are at discouraging intimacy – highlighting a lack of legal clarity in the EU over when and where regulators should intervene"" style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

President Trump's AI Action Plan aims to deregulate AI, prioritising American supremacy over risks. However, this plan won’t protect US companies from global regulation.. Legislative Process Germany seeks to reduce regulatory burdens: Pieter Haeck from POLITICO reported that Germany's new digital ministry is in discussions with Brussels about avoiding overregulation in AI based a blog post outlining Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger's first hundred days in office. The ministry stated that talks are underway with the European Commission and partner countries "to ease the burden on the economy and prevent and reduce overregulation" to enable AI innovations and developments. Germany joins other countries expressing concerns about the AI Act's impact on the bloc's AI advancement. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson previously called for the rollout of unimplemented AI Act provisions to be paused. European Commission tech chief Henna Virkkunen indicated the Commission would decide on such a pause by [...] ---Outline:(00:40) Legislative Process(01:51) Analyses --- First published: August 19th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-84-trump --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7BYE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d8bf80d-7b33-45d0-805c-816c32a5c37c_1080x1620.png" alt="News article screenshot. The headline reads: "Trump Wants to Let A.I. Run Wild. This Might Stop Him." The New York Times opinion guest essay features an illustration of a cage-like structure against a pink and blue background, with floating orange circles both inside and outside the cage." style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability.. Legislative Process General-purpose AI rules now in effect across the bloc: AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability. The rules aim to ensure clearer information about the training of AI models, better copyright protection enforcement, and more responsible AI development. GPAI models are defined as those trained with over 10^23 FLOP and capable of generating language. From 2 August, providers must comply with transparency and copyright obligations when placing GPAI models on the EU market. Models already available before 2 August 2025 must ensure compliance by 2 August 2027. Providers of advanced models exceeding 10^25 FLOP face additional obligations including notifying the Commission and enhanced safety and security requirements. Commission [...] ---Outline:(00:38) Legislative Process(03:38) Analyses --- First published: August 5th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-83-gpai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published: The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. Published on 10 July 2025, the Code was developed by independent experts through a multi-stakeholder process. Member States and the Commission will assess its adequacy in the coming weeks. Once endorsed, AI model providers who voluntarily adopt the Code can demonstrate AI Act compliance whilst reducing administrative burden and gaining greater legal certainty compared to alternative compliance methods. The Code comprises three separately authored chapters: 1) Transparency and 2) Copyright (applicable to all GPAI model providers under Article 53), and 3) Safety and Security (relevant [...] ---Outline:(00:40) Legislative Process(06:35) Analyses --- First published: July 21st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-82-gpai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock", "no grace period", and "no pause".. Legislative Process EU maintains AI Act timeline despite pressure: According to Foo Yun Chee from Reuters, the European Commission has rejected calls from some companies and countries to delay implementation of the AI Act, maintaining the legislation's original schedule. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock", "no grace period", and "no pause" in response to recent requests from companies including Google's Alphabet, Meta, and European firms like Mistral and ASML seeking years-long delays. The regulatory timeline remains unchanged: provisions began in February, general-purpose AI model obligations commence in August, and high-risk AI requirements take effect in August 2026. The Commission acknowledged industry concerns by planning to propose simplification measures for digital rules later this year, particularly reducing reporting obligations for smaller companies. [...] ---Outline:(00:35) Legislative Process(03:41) Analyses --- First published: July 8th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-81-pause --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wB06!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd7b0e8b-83a1-4082-93ee-0a4538398971_1080x1350.png" alt="News article screenshot. The headline reads: "Europe's top CEOs ask EU to pause AI Act" Subheading: "Mistral, ASML and Airbus CEOs add to the pressure on the AI Act."" style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission seeks experts for AI Scientific Panel: The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act. The panel's mandate centres on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems. It will advise the EU AI Office and national authorities on systemic risks, model classification, evaluation methods, and cross-border market surveillance, as well as alerting the AI Office to emerging risks. The Commission seeks 60 members for a two-year renewable term. Candidates must have expertise in GPAI, AI impacts, or related fields including model evaluation, risk assessment and mitigation, cybersecurity, systemic risks, and compute measurements. A PhD or equivalent experience is required, and experts must maintain independence from AI providers. The selection will ensure gender balance and representation [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(03:12) Analyses --- First published: June 26th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-80-commission --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of regulations for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of rules for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act. The consultation aims to gather practical examples and clarify issues surrounding high-risk AI systems. This information will inform forthcoming Commission guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems and their associated requirements. It will also examine responsibilities throughout the AI value chain. The Act defines high-risk AI systems in two categories: those important for product safety under EU harmonised legislation on product safety, and those that could significantly impact people's health, safety, or fundamental rights in specific scenarios outlined in the Act. The Commission welcomes input from a broad range of stakeholders, including providers and developers [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(03:13) Analyses --- First published: June 11th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-79-consultation --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Risto Uuk and Sten Tamkivi argue that Europe's path to AI competitiveness lies in cutting actual bureaucratic red tape, not in removing AI safeguards.. Legislative Process Stakeholder feedback on AI definitions and prohibited practices: the European Commission published a report prepared by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) for the EU AI Office, analysing stakeholder feedback from two public consultations on AI Act regulatory obligations. These consultations examined the definition of AI systems and prohibited AI practices, which have been applicable since 2 February 2025. The report analyses responses to 88 consultation questions across nine sections. Industry stakeholders dominated participation with 47.2% of nearly 400 replies, whilst citizen engagement remained limited at 5.74%. Respondents requested clearer definitions of technical terms like "adaptiveness" and "autonomy", warning against inadvertently regulating conventional software. The report highlights significant concerns regarding prohibited practices including emotion recognition, social scoring, and real-time biometric identification. [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(03:57) Analyses(08:24) Feedback --- First published: May 27th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-78-cutting --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e35e6f-3e1c-4a74-adff-71cfbf880c3c_1920x1920.png" alt="News article screenshot. The headline reads: "The EU should cut actual red tape, not AI safeguards" This Fortune commentary piece discusses EU policy regarding AI regulation and bureaucracy, with a European Union flag in the background." style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to support the monitoring of compliance and risk assessment of general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process AI Office AI safety tender: The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to provide technical assistance aimed at supporting the monitoring of compliance, in particular in its assessment of risks posed by general-purpose AI models at Union level, as authorised by Articles 89, 92 and 93 in the AI Act. The €9,080,000 tender is divided into six lots. Five lots address specific systemic risks: 1) CBRN, 2) cyber offence, 3) loss of control, 4) harmful manipulation and 5) sociotechnical risks. These lots involve risk modelling workshops, the development of evaluation tools, the creation of a reference procedure and reporting template for risk assessment, and ongoing risk monitoring services. The sixth lot focuses on agentic evaluation interface, providing software and infrastructure [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(01:45) Analyses --- First published: May 13th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-77-ai-office --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process Commission launches consultation on general-purpose AI model rules: The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. This feedback will inform Commission guidelines explaining key concepts and addressing fundamental questions about the AI Act's GPAI provisions around definitions, provider responsibilities, and market placement requirements. They will detail how the AI Office will support compliance and explain how an approved Code of Practice could reduce administrative burdens while serving as a regulatory compliance benchmark. All stakeholders, including GPAI providers, downstream providers of AI systems, civil society, academia, other experts and public authorities, can submit feedback until 22 May. While not legally binding, the guidelines will reveal how the Commission plans to interpret and enforce GPAI rules under [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(02:58) Analyses --- First published: April 30th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-76-consultation --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators.. Legislative Process Commission sets course for Europe's AI focus: The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators. The plan focuses on five pillars: 1) building a large-scale AI data and computing infrastructure ; 2) increasing access to large and high-quality data; 3) developing algorithms and fostering AI adoption in strategic sectors; 4) strengthening AI skills and talents; and 5) regulatory simplification. The AI Act has been adopted to create conditions for a functioning single market by ensuring cross-border circulation and harmonised market access conditions. It guarantees AI developed and used in Europe is safe, respects fundamental rights, and maintains high quality. Implementation success depends on how practical the rules are. [...] ---Outline:(00:37) Legislative Process(04:19) Analyses --- First published: April 14th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-75-ai-continent --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Architects of the AI Act have urged Brussels to halt "dangerous" watering down of rules that would exempt major US tech companies like OpenAI and Google from key regulatory requirements.. Legislative Process AI Board convenes for its third meeting: The AI Board, comprising senior representatives from EU Member States, met on 24 March under the chairmanship of Mr Dariusz Standerski, Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs. In the morning, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the European Commission's latest strategic initiatives and priorities. Member States shared their AI Act implementation approaches during a roundtable discussion. The afternoon agenda included decisions on joint communication efforts and AI Act compliance support. The AI Office provided updates on recent deliverables including on AI system definitions and prohibition guidelines, the third draft of the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI, and the scientific panel call. A technical briefing from [...] ---Outline:(00:39) Legislative Process(03:50) Analyses --- First published: March 31st, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-74-human --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The Commission has established rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts.. Legislative Process Adoption of implementing act for the scientific panel: The European Commission has adopted rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. This panel, mandated by the AI Act, will support the AI Office and national authorities in implementing and enforcing the legislation. The advisory body will provide technical advice on enforcement matters and can alert the AI Office about potential risks from general-purpose AI models. The Commission has adopted an implementing act outlining the panel's establishment and operational procedures. The next step involves launching a call for expressions of interest to select suitable experts for this governance role. The final draft of the Code: The third and final draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been published by independent experts, featuring a streamlined structure with refined [...] ---Outline:(00:34) Legislative Process(02:39) Analyses --- First published: March 17th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-73-scientific --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Tech Alliance paper "Ensuring Europe's Competitiveness" outlines steps for European companies to remain globally competitive in AI.. Legislative Process Potential AI Act re-opening: According to Euractiv's Tech Reporter Claudie Moreau, the AI Office director Lucilla Sioli has confirmed that the AI Act will be included in the Commission's digital package, for which an impact assessment is expected by the end of 2025. Speaking on a privacy panel, Sioli clarified that rather than any "big review" of the AI Act, there is an examination planned of how to simplify compliance for SMEs. Sioli indicated to Euractiv that the assessment would likely focus on intersections with other legislation. However, uncertainty remains about whether this means reopening the Act itself. The Commission had previously announced an assessment of whether digital regulations adequately address business needs, particularly for SMEs and small midcaps. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier was unable to confirm [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(01:37) Analyses --- First published: March 3rd, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-72-europes --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition, prohibited AI practices and a living repository on AI literacy. Legislative Process Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition: The European Commission has published guidelines explaining the definition of AI systems under the AI Act, aiming to help providers and other stakeholders determine whether their software qualifies as AI under the new legislation. The guidelines are non-binding and are intended to evolve over time, with planned updates on practical experience, emerging questions and use cases. As of 2 February, the first provisions of the Act have come into effect, including the AI system definition, AI literacy requirements and prohibitions on AI uses deemed to pose unacceptable risks within the EU. These draft guidelines have been approved by the Commission, but not yet formally adopted. Commission publishes guidelines on prohibited AI: The European Commission has published guidelines for prohibited AI [...] ---Outline:(00:19) Legislative Process(03:01) Analyses --- First published: February 17th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-71-wealth --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The Act, which entered its first phase on 2 February just before the Paris AI Summit, now prohibits specific AI applications. Legislative Process The first measures of the AI Act take effect: Le Monde journalist Alexandre Piquard reported that the first phase of the Act began on 2 February, just before the Paris AI Summit. Initially, the Act prohibits specific AI applications, including social rating systems, predictive policing AI for individual profiling, and workplace or school emotion recognition. Also banned are the exploitation of people's vulnerabilities, manipulation or subliminal techniques. Real-time facial recognition in public spaces and biometric categorisation for identifying personal characteristics are also banned, with some law enforcement exemptions. The regulation's implementation will be gradual. From 1 August, general-purpose AI models must provide transparency regarding technical documentation and training data, with major models requiring security audits. After that, regulations will extend to high-risk AI applications in [...] ---Outline:(00:18) Legislative Process(02:43) Analysis --- First published: February 3rd, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-70-first --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Corporate Europe Observatory has published an overview arguing that European AI standard-setting bodies are heavily dominated by tech industry representatives. Analysis Feedback on the second Code of Practice draft: Leverhulme Centre for Future Intelligence academics reviewed the second draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI and acknowledged significant improvements from the first version. The authors praise the balanced approach between Commitments, Measures and KPIs in establishing governance for general-purpose AI models. Their recommendations for the new draft focus on the following areas: increased attention to inference-time considerations, development of a more adaptable tiered system of obligations, stronger external assessment requirements and refinement of the framework for capabilities, propensities and context. The document also suggests methodological improvements to risk assessment, including changes to the taxonomy and more thorough AI evaluations of risk sources, alongside complementary capability-based evaluations with concrete outcome metrics and vulnerability assessments. Specific recommendations include [...] --- First published: January 20th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-69-big-tech --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Korea has passed the "Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of Trust", becoming the second nation globally after the EU to enact comprehensive AI legislation. Legislative Process Second draft of the Code of Practice published: The second draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been published following stakeholder consultation involving approximately 1000 participants, including EU Member States representatives and international observers. The draft was shaped by Working Group meetings held in November 2024, when participants provided feedback through verbal discussions and interactive polls. The process included 354 written submissions on the first draft and input from AI model providers through dedicated workshops. The Code serves as guidance for general-purpose AI model providers to demonstrate compliance with the AI Act throughout the lifecycles of their models. It is particularly relevant for models released after 2 August 2025, when new regulations take effect. [...] ---Outline:(00:21) Legislative Process(02:55) Analyses --- First published: January 6th, 2025 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-68-new-year --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission is currently recruiting Legal and Policy Officers for the European AI Office. Analyses Analysis of the 1st Code of Practice Draft: Yacine Jernite and Lucie-Aimée Kaffee from Hugging Face evaluated the proposed measures for AI Act Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. Jernite and Kaffee state that whilst the transparency measures are generally well-directed, requiring detailed documentation and performance evaluation, improvements are needed to increase public accessibility of information and adapt language for collaborative development settings. The copyright-related measures are deemed promising, particularly in their emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and standardisation. However, the authors raise concerns about potential fragmentation and the impact on smaller developers and copyright holders. The most significant criticism targets the proposed taxonomy of systemic risks, which is considered too narrowly focused on remote hazards whilst overlooking more immediate concerns. The authors suggest a restructured taxonomy addressing, for example, three key areas [...] ---Outline:(00:16) Analyses(07:03) Jobs --- First published: December 16th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-67-more --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Independent experts have presented the initial draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice and consultation on AI Act prohibitions and AI system definition is now open. Legislative Process First draft of the Code of Practice available now: Independent experts have presented the initial draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, having completed the first of four drafting rounds scheduled before April 2025. This draft was discussed with approximately a thousand stakeholders, including EU Member State representatives and international observers, in dedicated working group meetings. The document, facilitated by the European AI Office, was developed by appointed Chairs and Vice-Chairs of four thematic working groups, incorporating input from general-purpose AI model providers and considering international approaches. The draft outlines guiding principles and objectives, with open questions highlighting areas for further development. The final Code will establish rules for transparency and copyright compliance for providers of general-purpose AI [...] ---Outline:(00:20) Legislative Process(04:58) Analyses(10:34) Jobs --- First published: December 2nd, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-66-huge --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Ireland's Minister of State Dara Calleary has published a list of nine national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the EU AI Act. Legislative Process Ireland publishes list of public authorities: Ireland's Minister of State Dara Calleary has published a list of nine national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the AI Act. These authorities will receive additional powers to perform their existing responsibilities when AI poses high risks to fundamental rights, including access to mandatory documentation from AI system developers and deployers. The named authorities include An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Coimisiún na Meán, Data Protection Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Financial Services &amp; Pensions Ombudsman, Irish Human Rights &amp; Equality Commission, Ombudsman, Ombudsman for Children and Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. The list fulfils Ireland's first obligation under the AI Act. Italy's approach to implementation: Luca Bertuzzi, Senior AI Correspondent at MLex, reported that [...] ---Outline:(00:20) Legislative Process(02:43) Analysis --- First published: November 12th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-65-free --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act regarding the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts under the AI Act. Legislative Process Implementing act on scientific panel: The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act regarding the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts under the AI Act. This panel will advise and assist the AI Office and national market surveillance authorities in implementing and enforcing the Act. The feedback period runs from 18 October to 15 November, lasting four weeks. All feedback received will be published on the site and must comply with established feedback rules. The collected input will be considered when finalising the initiative, which sets out rules for the establishment and operation of this panel. McNamara and Benifei to lead AI Act monitoring: Cynthia Kroet, Senior EU Policy Reporter at Euronews, reported that the European Parliament has [...] ---Outline:(00:19) Legislative Process(02:57) Analysis --- First published: October 28th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-64-draft --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

First Code of Practice plenary for general-purpose AI was on 30 September, revealing disagreements between GPAI providers and other stakeholders. Legislative Process Euractiv's tech journalist Jacob Wulff Wold reported that the European Commission held its first Code of Practice plenary for general-purpose AI (GPAI) on 30 September. The Commission shared a list of chairs and vice-chairs for working groups drafting the Code and welcomed nearly 1,000 participants to the virtual plenary. The drafting process will incorporate input from a multi-stakeholder consultation, workshops with GPAI providers and chairs/vice-chairs, and Code of Practice plenaries. The first draft is expected around 3 November, with the final version due in April 2025. Preliminary results from the stakeholder consultation, which received almost 430 submissions, were presented at the plenary. The consultation revealed differing opinions on data disclosure and risk assessment measures between GPAI providers and other stakeholders. The Commission received diverse input, with [...] ---Outline:(00:20) Legislative Process(01:32) Analysis --- First published: October 14th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-63-standards --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The European Commission collects over 100 AI Pact signatures and an online kick-off plenary for the general-purpose AI code of practice is scheduled for 30 September. Legislative Process Over a hundred companies sign AI Pact pledges: The European Commission has announced over a hundred initial signatories to the AI Pact, including multinational corporations and SMEs from various sectors. The Pact supports voluntary adherence to the AI Act principles before its official implementation and deepens engagement between the AI Office and stakeholders. Signatories commit to at least three core actions: developing an AI governance strategy to comply with the Act, mapping high-risk AI systems, and promoting AI literacy among staff. More than half of the participants have also pledged to ensure human oversight, mitigate risks and transparently label certain AI-generated content. The Pact remains open for companies to join and commit to both the core and additional pledges until [...] ---Outline:(00:22) Legislative Process(04:05) Analysis --- First published: September 30th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-62-ai-pact --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Comparison of the Council of Europe's AI convention with the AI Act. The AI Office receives nearly 1,000 expressions of interest to participate in the code of practice. Legislative Process Strong interest for the first general-purpose AI code of practice: The AI Office has received nearly 1,000 expressions of interest from organisations and individuals worldwide to participate in drafting the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. The drafting process will commence with an online kick-off plenary on 30 September. The AI Office is currently verifying applicant eligibility based on submitted and public information, with participation confirmations to follow in due time. The Code will detail AI Act rules for the providers of general-purpose AI models, including those with systemic risks. A multi-stakeholder consultation, with submissions due by 18 September, will inform the drafting process. Controversy over the hiring of a lead scientific adviser for AI: Euractiv's Tech [...] ---Outline:(00:21) Legislative Process(03:22) Analysis --- First published: September 16th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-61-council --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Turing Award-winning AI expert Yoshua Bengio recommends that the EU take inspiration from the California AI safety bill as they implement their own AI regulation. Analysis California bill could enhance EU AI Act: Euractiv's Jacob Wulff Wold reported on the California bill, Senate Bill (SB) 1047, which would require the developers of AI models trained with more than $100 million in computing resources to follow and disclose a Safety and Security Plan (SSP) aimed at preventing critical harm. SB 1047 defines critical harm as incidents causing mass casualties or material damages exceeding $500 million. Prominent figures like Yoshua Bengio, the Turing Award-winning AI expert, have praised the bill, recommending that the EU take inspiration from it as they implement their own AI regulation, the AI Act. The European Commission has been closely monitoring the Californian bill and has met with Senate representatives in early summer to exchange views. [...] --- First published: September 2nd, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-60-california --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The general-purpose AI consultation deadline has been extended to 18 September upon the request of a coalition of eleven tech industry associations. Legislative Process General-purpose AI consultation deadline extended: According to Euractiv's Eliza Gkritsi, a group of eleven tech industry associations requested the European Commission to extend the deadline for submitting inputs on the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. In a letter dated 8 August, the group argued that the six-week consultation period, scheduled for the middle of summer, restricted their ability to provide meaningful input. They were seeking a minimum two-week extension. The associations, representing companies from the EU and US, included industry groups like Allied for Startups, the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union and several national tech associations from France, Germany and Poland. Signatories included organisations representing big tech companies such as Google, Meta, Oracle, Amazon, Microsoft and Samsung. The appeal was [...] ---Outline:(00:18) Legislative Process(01:37) Analyses --- First published: August 19th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-59-key-deadline --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

On 1 August the EU AI Act took effect. It aims to promote responsible AI development and deployment in the EU. Legislative Process AI Act enters into force: On 1 August, the EU AI Act took effect, aiming to promote responsible AI development and deployment in the EU. Initially proposed in April 2021 and agreed upon by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2023, the Act addresses potential risks to citizens' health, safety, and fundamental rights. It sets clear requirements for AI developers and deployers while minimising administrative and financial burdens on businesses. The Act introduces a uniform framework across EU countries, employing a risk-based approach: 1) Minimal risk: systems like spam filters face no obligations but may voluntarily adopt codes of conduct; 2) Specific transparency risk: systems like chatbots must inform users they are interacting with machines, and AI-generated content must be labelled [...] ---Outline:(00:18) Legislative Process(04:58) Analyses --- First published: August 5th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-58-eu-ai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

EU AI Act's compliance costs and lack of clarity cause concern among tech start-ups ahead of next week's entry into force. Legislative Process It is official! The EU AI Act has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It will now enter into force on 1 August. Parliament's possible oversight body: According to Euractiv's Eliza Gkritsi and Théophane Hartmann, the European Parliament is considering establishing a monitoring group for the implementation of the AI Act. MEPs have voiced concerns about the European Commission's approach to key tasks. Brando Benifei, formerly a rapporteur on the Act, announced plans to formalise a parliamentary monitoring group, in which he expects to play a leading role. Benifei warned of potential risks if the Commission fails to implement the Act properly, particularly regarding transparency provisions. Some MEPs have urged the Commission to involve civil society in developing codes of practice [...] ---Outline:(00:16) Legislative Process(02:40) Analyses --- First published: July 22nd, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-57-bad-for --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Members of the European Parliament sent a letter to the AI Office asking for greater inclusion of civil society and other stakeholders in the drafting of codes of practice for general-purpose AI. Legislative Process MEPs have questions about the codes of practice process: POLITICO's Morning Tech published a letter (unfortunately behind a paywall) by MEPs Brando Benifei, Svenja Hahn, Katerina Konečná, Sergey Lagodinsky, Kim Van Sparrentak, Axel Voss and Kosma Złotowski urging the EU's AI Office to include civil society in the drafting of rules for powerful AI models. In the letter, they express concern that the Commission plans initially to involve only AI model providers, potentially allowing them to define these practices themselves. The MEPs argue this approach could undermine the development of a robust, globally influential code of practice for general-purpose AI models. They stress the importance of an inclusive process involving diverse voices from companies [...] ---Outline:(00:21) Legislative Process(03:37) Analyses --- First published: July 8th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-56-general --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The AI Board met for the first time to lay the groundwork for the implementation of the AI Act. Legislative Process AI Board's first meeting: The inaugural meeting of the upcoming AI Board convened on 19 June at the European Commission building, ahead of the AI Act's formal entry into force expected in early August. The gathering aimed to lay the groundwork for the Act's implementation, focusing on strategic vision, national governance approaches, initial deliverables, and organisational matters such as the Board's mandate and leadership selection. Attendees included high-level delegates from all EU Member States, European Commission representatives, and the European Data Protection Supervisor as an observer. EEA/EFTA members Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland also attended in an observing [...] ---Outline:(00:27) Legislative Process(01:34) Analyses --- First published: June 25th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-55-first --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

The AI Office is hiring seconded national experts who could be responsible for carrying out innovation, supervision and enforcement tasks. AI Office Seconded national experts to be hired for Policy Specialists: The EU AI Office has put out a call for Seconded National Experts who can become Policy Specialists. The seconded national experts could be responsible for carrying out innovation, supervision and enforcement-relevant tasks for the AI Office. The deadline is 25 July. Joining the AI Office presents an opportunity to oversee general-purpose AI models and ensure they adhere to the requirements of the AI Act. As part of the team, the candidates will act as a liaisons to the scientific community, aid in enforcing the Act, and establish the AI Office as a global benchmark. The role also involves fostering collaboration with similar institutions in other juristictions to advance understanding of AI governance. Requirements include three years [...] ---Outline:(00:18) AI Office(04:12) Analyses --- First published: June 10th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-54-ai-office --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

The Council of the EU approved the AI Act and the law will now enter into force very soon. Legislative Process AI Act is finally adopted: The Council of the EU approved the AI Act on 21 May. This legislation, the first of its kind in the world, adopts a 'risk-based' approach, imposing stricter regulations on AI systems with higher potential to harm society. The Act aims to standardise AI rules, potentially setting a global standard for AI regulation. Its primary goal is to promote the development and adoption of safe and trustworthy AI systems within the EU's single market, ensuring they respect fundamental rights while fostering investment and innovation. However, the Act exempts certain areas such as military and defence applications, and research purposes. Mathieu Michel, Belgian Secretary of State for digitisation, administrative simplification, privacy protection and building regulation, highlights the Act's emphasis on trust, transparency and [...] ---Outline:(00:15) Legislative Process(01:36) Analyses(05:26) AI Office --- First published: May 28th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-53-the-law --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

Navigate the AI Act final text with free new search, chat and contents tools. Legislative Process The AI Pact has kicked off: The AI Pact, an initiative by the European Commission, urges organisations to prepare for the AI Act's implementation. While some provisions of the Act will take effect shortly after its adoption, others apply after a transitional period. The AI Pact encourages early compliance with the Act's requirements. Pillar I focuses on community engagement and sharing best practices. Workshops by the AI Office and collaborative efforts aim to help participants understand their responsibilities and prepare for implementation. Pillar II enables companies to make voluntary commitments towards transparency and meet high-risk requirements, with pledges detailing concrete actions and timelines. Organisations will be asked to report regularly on their commitments, which are published to enhance accountability and confidence in AI technologies. The Commission supports participants in understanding the AI [...] ---Outline:(00:16) Legislative Process(01:25) Analyses --- First published: May 14th, 2024 Source: https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-52-free --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.