AI omnibus

AI Omnibus: German government approves compromise

According to government sources, Germany had hoped for more improvements. Nevertheless, it intends to approve the trilogue outcome in the Coreper committee.

By Corinna Visser

Trilogue outcome on the AI Omnibus: Praise for the stop-the-clock mechanism, but the overall verdict is mixed

The business community has unanimously welcomed the extension of the deadlines under the AI Act. However, industry associations would have liked to see more changes regarding the treatment of industrial AI. In contrast, consumer advocates fear that this could lead to a reduction in the level of protection.

By Corinna Visser

Trust is a competitive advantage – Europe’s leaders have not yet recognized this

Europe has everything it needs to take the lead in AI, says the founder and CEO of Brighter AI. But the narrative needs to change: Data protection should be seen as an opportunity, not an obstacle.

By Marian Klee

AI Omnibus: Trilogue agreement

The Council and Parliament debated the treatment of industrial AI into the early morning hours. AI systems covered by the Machinery Regulation will no longer automatically be classified as high-risk. Nudifier apps will also be banned.

By Corinna Visser

AI omnibus: Time is running out for a stop-the-clock

Today, negotiators are meeting once again for the trilogue on the AI omnibus. The European Council and Parliament do not have much time left if they still want to prevent the key provisions for high-risk AI under the AI Act from being applied in their current form.

By Corinna Visser

Informal telecoms council: Cyprus is working on a new mandate for the AI Omnibus Directive

By Corinna Visser

AI omnibus: Trilogue postponed

The main points of contention were the handling of industrial AI and the details of the ban on nudifier apps. The Parliament criticized the Council for its unwillingness to compromise.

By Corinna Visser

Breaking out of stagnation: Why Germany needs to put more trust in accountability and industrial AI

Germany needs a regulatory overhaul, according to the president of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association. He sees the industrial application of artificial intelligence as a real second chance for the country.

By Gunther Kegel

Industrial AI: Council rejects concessions to Parliament

The member states have rejected any weakening of the rules on industrial AI in the AI omnibus. In doing so, the Council is deliberately heading towards an open conflict with the Parliament in the trilogue.

By Corinna Visser

Simplifying AI without reducing protection: Why the Annex I merger is the right move

In their proposal for simplification, the European Parliament’s shadow rapporteurs do not view it as an attack on consumer or worker protection. Rather, they see it as a response to the competitive landscape, in which multiple layers of regulation are weakening Europe.

By Svenja Hahn and Axel Voss