EU Confirms AI Act Timeline Despite Tech Industry Pushback
EU rejects delay calls, confirms AI Act will roll out as planned to regulate artificial intelligence by 2026.
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EU Confirms AI Act Timeline Despite Tech Industry Pushback EU AI Act Timeline Will Proceed Despite Industry Pressure EU regulators have confirmed they will not delay the rollout of the AI Act, despite mounting pressure from over 100 global tech firms, including Alphabet, Meta, and Mistral AI. Many users have searched for updates on whether the EU AI legislation could be postponed—especially as the world races to regulate artificial intelligence. The European Commission made its stance clear: there will be no pause, no grace period, and no soft enforcement. The AI Act remains on track, with full implementation expected by mid-2026. This announcement solidifies Europe’s role in setting global standards for safe, ethical AI use, especially around high-risk applications. Image Credits:mathisworks / Getty Images Why Tech Giants Want the EU AI Act Delayed Tech companies argue that the AI Act could put Europe at a competitive disadvantage in the global artificial intelligence landscape. Industry leaders worry that compliance with the Act’s stringent rul…
