Brussels: The European Commission announced that the European Union is contemplating amendments to its Artificial Intelligence Act in response to concerns from technology companies and several member states about its implementation.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Thomas Regnier, the European Commission spokesperson for digital affairs, informed reporters that the EU is actively listening to industry and member state concerns. He emphasized that the implementation of the law's obligations will occur in phases over several years. This consideration comes amid mounting pressure on Brussels to either postpone or revise certain requirements to lessen the industry's regulatory burden.
Regnier also mentioned that the EU Commission is set to reveal a broader package of measures later this month. This package aims to simplify digital legislation and reduce bureaucracy, providing an appropriate framework to address the current concerns. He clarified that despite external pressures, particularly from the United States, where major American companies and former President Donald Trump's administration have lobbied for more lenient regulations, the EU remains steadfast in enforcing its rules and insists that no external pressure will influence its decisions.