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The EU AI Act Newsletter

Risto Uuk, Future of Life Institute

Up-to-date developments and analyses of the EU AI Act. Narrations of the “EU AI Act Newsletter”, a biweekly newsletter by Risto Uuk and The Future of Life Institute. ABOUT US The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is an independent non-profit working to reduce large-scale, extreme risks from transformative technologies. We also aim for the future development and use of these technologies to be beneficial to all. Our work includes grantmaking, educational outreach, and policy engagement. Our EU

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8:57

The EU AI Act Newsletter #99: Bridging the Atlantic

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2026/04/07

Beyond the "US innovates, Europe regulates" divide.. Legislative Process MEPs agree on proposals to simplify AI rules: The European Parliament adopted its position on an AI Act simplification proposal with 569 votes in favour, 45 against and 23 abstentions. Notably, the proposal delays rules for high-risk AI systems to allow implementation guidance and standards preparation. MEPs introduce fixed application dates: 2 December 2027 for high-risk systems and 2 August 2028 for systems covered by EU

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9:39

The EU AI Act Newsletter #98: Parliament, Council and...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2026/03/24

MEPs adopted a joint position on simplifying the AI Act with 101 votes in favour, nine against and eight abstentions. The Council agreed on streamlining AI rules.. Legislative Process MEPs support postponement of certain rules: Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted a joint position on simplifying the AI Act, with 101 votes in favour, 9 against and 8 abstentions. Notably, the proposal supports postponing activation of certain high-risk AI system rules, given that key standards may not

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8:58

The EU AI Act Newsletter #97: Safety and Enforcement

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2026/03/09

The 2026 International AI Safety Report was launched at the New Delhi AI Impact Summit. Lead writer Carina Prunkl discusses its relevance for AI Act implementation.. Legislative Process Commission publishes second draft of Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content: The European Commission is facilitating a voluntary code of practice to help providers and deployers comply with Article 50 of the AI Act, which mandates marking and labelling of AI-generated content. This second

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8:40

The EU AI Act Newsletter #96: Simplification or...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2026/02/17

Industry groups welcome the AI Omnibus proposals but want them to go further, while civil society organisations warn against rolling back fundamental rights.. Legislative Process Council spells out possible new powers for AI Office: A second Council compromise text for the AI simplification package details enhanced inspection powers for the AI Office under the AI Act, according to Maximilian Henning from Euractiv. The Commission's November omnibus proposal sought to centralise AI market inspection

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8:26

The EU AI Act Newsletter #95: One Law or a Hundred?

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2026/02/03

At Davos, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen defended Europe's AI rulebook arguing that a single EU law is better than a hundred American ones.. Legislative Process Commission misses high-risk AI guidelines deadline: Euractiv's Maximilian Henning reported that the European Commission will publish draft guidelines later this month to help developers identify high-risk AI systems under the EU AI rules, having missed the 2 February 2026 deadline. Classifying AI systems is essential for companies, as

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8:46

The EU AI Act Newsletter #94: Grok Nudification Scandal

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2026/01/19

Fifty-seven European Parliament lawmakers from across the political spectrum have called for a ban on AI applications that create non-consensual sexual deepfake images.. Legislative Process Grok nudification scandal: POLITICO's Pieter Haeck reported that fifty-seven European Parliament lawmakers across the political spectrum have called for a ban on AI applications that generate non-consensual sexualised deepfake images within the EU. The call follows widespread outrage at proliferation of such

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8:43

The EU AI Act Newsletter #93: Transparency Code of...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2026/01/05

This first draft of the Code of Practice on transparency of AI-generated content was released aiming to help organisations comply with requirements for marking and labelling such content.. Legislative Process First Code of Practice draft published: The first draft of the Code of Practice on transparency of AI-generated content addresses key considerations for providers and deployers of AI systems within the scope of Article 50(2) and (4) of the AI Act. Developed through collaborative effort

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8:25

The EU AI Act Newsletter #92: AI Sandboxes...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/12/15

The European Commission is inviting feedback on draft rules for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes as part of the AI Act.. Legislative Process Consultation on AI regulatory sandboxes: The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft implementing act for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes under the AI Act, with consultation open from 2 December 2025 to 13 January 2026. The Act permits prospective providers to develop, train, validate and test innovative AI systems for limited periods under

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8:59

The EU AI Act Newsletter #91: Whistleblower Tool Launch

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/12/01

The European Commission has launched a whistleblower tool for reporting suspected breaches of the AI Act directly to the EU AI Office.. Legislative Process Commission launches Digital Omnibus proposal: The European Commission has proposed simplification measures within the Digital Omnibus to ensure effective AI Act implementation whilst supporting innovation. The package addresses artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data regulations. One of the key provisions links rules for high-risk AI

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8:44

The EU AI Act Newsletter #90: Digital Simplification...

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2025/11/17

The European Commission is expected to propose a year-long delay for key elements of its AI regulation in its forthcoming Digital Omnibus.. Legislative Process Code of practice on AI-generated content launches: The European Commission has initiated work on a code of practice for marking and labelling AI-generated content, launching with a plenary meeting on 5 November 2025. The initiative responds to increasing difficulties in distinguishing between AI-generated and human-created content, aiming

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9:02

The EU AI Act Newsletter #89: AI Standards...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/11/03

CEN and CENELEC have announced exceptional measures to speed up the development of European standards supporting the AI Act.. Legislative Process German digital ministry asks: According to Luca Bertuzzi from MLex, Germany's digital ministry has proposed significant changes to the AI Act through a draft position paper circulated by the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation, which requires Social Democratic Party approval to become official stance. The paper advocates for more lenient

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9:11

The EU AI Act Newsletter #88: Resources to Support...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/10/20

To help implement the AI Act, the European Commission has launched two key resources: the AI Act Service Desk and the Single Information Platform.. Legislative Process Resources to support implementation: The European Commission has launched two key resources to facilitate AI Act implementation: the AI Act Service Desk and Single Information Platform. These initiatives aim to support trustworthy AI development while providing necessary legal clarity across Europe. The Single Information Platform

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8:56

The EU AI Act Newsletter #87: Digital Simplification...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/10/01

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to seek input on simplifying legislation through the upcoming Digital Omnibus.. Legislative Process Simplification consultation launches: The European Commission has launched a call for evidence seeking input on simplifying legislation through the upcoming Digital Omnibus, particularly regarding data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This initiative aligns with the Commission's broader simplification agenda, aiming to create a more

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9:06

The EU AI Act Newsletter #86: Concerns Around GPT-5...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/09/15

Concerns have been raised about OpenAI's compliance with the EU AI Act requirements for its recently released GPT-5 model, particularly regarding the disclosure of training data.. Legislative Process Commission consultation on transparent AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a consultation to develop guidelines and a Code of Practice for transparent AI systems, particularly focusing on supporting deployers and providers of generative AI systems to detect and label AI generated or

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8:21

The EU AI Act Newsletter #85: Concerns Over Chatbots...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/09/01

EU regulation currently lacks clarity on the extent to which AI chatbots are allowed to encourage engagement through intimacy.. Legislative Process Poland has yet to designate the market surveillance authority: Poland's delay in appointing a market‑surveillance authority under the AI Act could trigger infringement proceedings, warns legal expert Maria Dymitruk. The Act, which came into force on 1 August 2024, sets out staggered implementation dates, and all Member States were required to inform

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8:55

The EU AI Act Newsletter #84: Trump vs Global Regulation

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/08/19

President Trump's AI Action Plan aims to deregulate AI, prioritising American supremacy over risks. However, this plan won’t protect US companies from global regulation.. Legislative Process Germany seeks to reduce regulatory burdens: Pieter Haeck from POLITICO reported that Germany's new digital ministry is in discussions with Brussels about avoiding overregulation in AI based a blog post outlining Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger's first hundred days in office. The ministry stated that talks

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8:32

The EU AI Act Newsletter #83: GPAI Rules Now Apply

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/08/05

AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability.. Legislative Process General-purpose AI rules now in effect across the bloc: AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability. The rules aim to ensure clearer information about the training of AI models, better

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9:46

The EU AI Act Newsletter #82: GPAI Code of Practice...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/07/21

The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published: The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. Published on 10 July 2025, the Code was

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8:14

The EU AI Act Newsletter #81: Pause the AI Act?

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/07/08

European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock", "no grace period", and "no pause".. Legislative Process EU maintains AI Act timeline despite pressure: According to Foo Yun Chee from Reuters, the European Commission has rejected calls from some companies and countries to delay implementation of the AI Act, maintaining the legislation's original schedule. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock",

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9:02

The EU AI Act Newsletter #80: Commission Seeks...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/06/26

The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission seeks experts for AI Scientific Panel: The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act. The panel's mandate centres on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems. It will advise the EU AI Office and national authorities on systemic risks, model

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