"Some of the proposed changes are set to affect the EU's landmark AI Act, one of the strictest pieces of AI regulation in the world. Passed in 2024, the act bans certain uses of AI, such as social scoring and real-time facial recognition, and imposes strict rules on the use of AI in areas deemed "high-risk" such as healthcare, policing, and employment. It applies not only to companies within the EU but also to any firm offering AI products or services to Europeans."
"The unnamed senior EU official told the Financial Times that Brussels has been "engaging" with the Trump administration on potential adjustments to the AI Act and other digital regulations as part of a broader effort to simplify the legislative framework. Representatives for the European Commission told Fortune the commission "will always remain fully behind the AI Act and its objectives.""
The European Commission is exploring changes to the AI Act as part of a 'simplification agenda' aimed at creating a more favorable business environment. Brussels has engaged with the Trump administration and other stakeholders on potential adjustments and opened a call for evidence to collect research on simplifying legislation around data, cybersecurity, and AI. Commission representatives say the commission remains fully behind the AI Act and its objectives while reflecting on possible delays in implementing targeted parts and considering various options. The AI Act, passed in 2024, bans social scoring and real-time facial recognition and imposes strict rules for high-risk uses and transparency requirements on global firms.
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