EU sticks to AI Act timeline despite pressure from companies
The first obligations of the AI Act will take effect in August 2025, with a step-by-step implementation allowing time for companies to adapt to new regulations.
The Commission's current timetable is unrealistic, and the forced introduction could hinder innovation and jeopardize the economic potential of AI in Europe.
Adrian Weckler: Loophole obscures whether gardai can legally use AI facial scanning in public
Experts are concerned that Ireland's lack of binding constraints from the AI Act could result in excessive surveillance by gardaí using advanced technologies like facial recognition.