"EU to delay 'high risk' AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback", 19 November 2025

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday streamlining and easing a slew of tech regulations, including delaying some provisions of its AI Act, in an attempt to cut red tape, head off criticism from Big Tech and boost Europe's competitiveness...

In a 'Digital Omnibus', which will still face debate and votes from European countries, the Commission proposed to delay the EU's stricter rules on the use of AI in a range of areas seen as more high risk, to December 2027 from August 2026.

That includes AI use in biometric identification, road traffic applications, utilities supply, job applications and exams, health services, creditworthiness and law enforcement. Consent for pop-up 'cookies' would also be simplified.The Digital Omnibus or simplification package covers the AI Act which became law last year, the landmark privacy legislation known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the e-Privacy Directive and the Data Act, among others...